Overview
Ilfeld Solar Power Plant is a 5.6 MW solar PV facility located in Ilfeld, Germany. It is operational and contributes to the country's renewable energy capacity under the EU Renewable Energy Directive III.
Ilfeld Solar Power Plant is a solar photovoltaic (PV) facility located in Ilfeld, Germany. With a capacity of 5.6 MW, it is a small- to medium-scale solar installation that supports Germany's transition to renewable energy. The plant is operational and feeds clean electricity into the local grid. The facility operates under Germany's regulatory framework, which aligns with the EU Renewable Energy Directive III (2023/2413), targeting a 42.5% renewable share by 2030. Germany's feed-in tariff system and national Renewable Energy Sources Act (EEG) have historically supported solar PV deployment, making projects like Ilfeld viable. The plant uses standard solar PV technology, converting sunlight directly into electricity without emissions. Environmentally, the Ilfeld Solar Power Plant contributes to reducing greenhouse gas emissions by displacing fossil fuel-based generation. Solar PV has minimal operational water use and low noise impact, though land use and visual effects are considerations. The plant's output helps meet local and national renewable energy goals, supporting grid stability and energy independence.
Environmental context
The Ilfeld Solar Power Plant is situated in a region with moderate solar irradiance typical of central Germany. Solar PV installations like this one have a low environmental footprint during operation, with no air or water pollution. However, land use for solar arrays can affect local ecosystems and agriculture. The plant's location in a rural area minimizes visual impact on urban centers, and its small scale reduces potential habitat disruption.
Frequently asked questions
Ilfeld Solar Power Plant is located in Ilfeld, Germany, at coordinates 51.574400 N, 10.779600 E.
Ilfeld Solar Power Plant has a capacity of 5.6 megawatts (MW), making it a small- to medium-scale solar PV installation.
Yes, Ilfeld Solar Power Plant is currently operational and generating electricity from solar energy.
Germany's Renewable Energy Sources Act (EEG) provides feed-in tariffs and support for solar PV, aligned with the EU Renewable Energy Directive III targeting 42.5% renewable energy by 2030.
The plant generates clean electricity, reducing reliance on fossil fuels and lowering greenhouse gas emissions. Solar PV has minimal water use and no air pollution during operation.