Overview
Königsbronn is a 10 MW solar PV facility in Germany. The plant contributes to the country's renewable energy transition under the EU Renewable Energy Directive.
Königsbronn is a solar photovoltaic (PV) power plant located in the town of Königsbronn, Germany. With a capacity of 10 megawatts (MW), it is a medium-scale solar installation that feeds clean electricity into the German grid. The facility is operational and plays a role in the region's renewable energy portfolio. The plant operates under Germany's strong regulatory framework for renewable energy, which includes the Renewable Energy Sources Act (EEG) that provides feed-in tariffs and grid priority for solar power. Germany is a global leader in solar PV deployment, with over 60 GW installed capacity nationwide. The 10 MW scale is typical for ground-mounted solar farms in the country. Environmentally, the Königsbronn solar plant helps reduce greenhouse gas emissions by displacing fossil fuel generation. Solar PV has minimal water usage and low operational emissions. The facility's location in Baden-Württemberg benefits from moderate solar irradiance, and the plant contributes to local energy independence and the EU's target of 42.5% renewable energy by 2030.
Environmental context
Solar PV plants like Königsbronn have a low environmental footprint during operation, with no air emissions or water consumption. The main considerations are land use and visual impact, which are managed through siting and landscaping. In Germany, solar farms are often built on agricultural or brownfield land, balancing energy production with other land uses. The facility supports biodiversity by allowing grassland under panels.
Frequently asked questions
The Königsbronn solar PV plant is located in the town of Königsbronn, Germany, at coordinates 48.75° N, 10.169° E.
The Königsbronn solar plant has a capacity of 10 megawatts (MW), making it a medium-scale solar photovoltaic facility.
Königsbronn uses solar photovoltaic (PV) technology, which converts sunlight directly into electricity using semiconductor panels.
The plant benefits from Germany's Renewable Energy Sources Act (EEG), which provides feed-in tariffs and grid priority for solar power, ensuring stable revenue and integration into the energy system.
Solar PV plants like Königsbronn have minimal environmental impact during operation, with no emissions or water use. Land use is managed through careful siting, and the plant helps reduce reliance on fossil fuels.