Overview
Hohenerxleben Solar Power Plant is a 1.3 MW solar PV facility located in Germany. It is operational and contributes to the country's renewable energy capacity under the EU Renewable Energy Directive.
The Hohenerxleben Solar Power Plant is a solar photovoltaic (PV) facility located in Hohenerxleben, Germany. With a capacity of 1.3 MW, it is a small-scale solar installation that feeds renewable electricity into the German grid. The plant is operational and represents part of Germany's distributed solar generation landscape. Germany operates under the EU Renewable Energy Directive III (2023/2413), which sets a binding target of 42.5% renewable energy by 2030. The country supports solar PV through feed-in tariffs and grid-connection regimes, making small-scale plants like Hohenerxleben viable. The facility uses standard solar PV technology, typical for ground-mounted or rooftop installations in the region. Environmentally, the Hohenerxleben Solar Power Plant contributes to reducing greenhouse gas emissions by displacing fossil fuel-based electricity. Solar PV has minimal operational emissions, though land-use and visual impacts are considerations. The plant supports Germany's Energiewende (energy transition) goals and local energy independence.
Environmental context
Solar PV plants like Hohenerxleben have low environmental impact during operation, with no air or water emissions. However, land use for solar arrays can affect local ecosystems and agriculture. In Germany, solar installations are often sited on previously developed land or in agricultural areas, balancing energy production with land conservation. The facility's small scale minimizes visual and habitat disruption.
Frequently asked questions
Hohenerxleben Solar Power Plant is located in Hohenerxleben, Germany, at coordinates 51.8492 N, 11.6594 E.
The plant has a capacity of 1.3 megawatts (MW), making it a small-scale solar photovoltaic facility.
The operator of Hohenerxleben Solar Power Plant is not publicly listed, but it is part of Germany's distributed solar generation network.
Germany's solar power is supported by the EU Renewable Energy Directive III, which targets 42.5% renewable energy by 2030, and national feed-in tariffs that guarantee payments for solar electricity.
Solar PV plants have low operational emissions but require land area, which can affect local habitats. Hohenerxleben's small scale minimizes such impacts.