Overview
Kummerow is a 5.7 MW solar PV plant in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Germany. It contributes to the country's renewable energy expansion under the EU Renewable Energy Directive.
Kummerow is a solar photovoltaic (PV) power plant located near the village of Kummerow in the state of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Germany. With a capacity of 5.7 MW, it is a small- to medium-scale solar installation typical of the distributed renewable energy projects that have proliferated across Germany under its feed-in tariff system and the broader EU Renewable Energy Directive. The plant operates using standard solar PV technology, converting sunlight directly into electricity. Germany's renewable energy sector is heavily supported by the Renewable Energy Sources Act (EEG), which guarantees fixed feed-in tariffs for solar power. The 5.7 MW capacity places Kummerow in the segment of ground-mounted or large rooftop solar arrays that feed into the local distribution grid. Environmentally, Kummerow contributes to reducing greenhouse gas emissions by displacing fossil-fuel-based electricity. Solar PV has minimal operational emissions and a low water footprint. The plant supports Germany's goal of achieving 80% renewable electricity by 2030 and aligns with the EU's target of 42.5% renewable energy by 2030 under the Renewable Energy Directive III.
Environmental context
The Kummerow solar PV plant is situated in a rural area of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, a region with significant agricultural land and moderate solar irradiance. Solar installations in such areas can have land-use impacts, but ground-mounted arrays are often designed to allow dual use, such as grazing or biodiversity corridors. The plant's operation produces no air pollutants or greenhouse gases, supporting local and national climate goals.
Frequently asked questions
The Kummerow solar PV plant is located near the village of Kummerow in the state of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Germany. Its coordinates are approximately 53.744° N, 12.951° E.
The Kummerow solar PV plant has a capacity of 5.7 megawatts (MW), making it a small- to medium-scale solar installation.
The Kummerow plant uses solar photovoltaic (PV) technology, which converts sunlight directly into electricity. It is a ground-mounted or large rooftop array.
Germany's Renewable Energy Sources Act (EEG) provides feed-in tariffs for solar power, supporting plants like Kummerow. The plant also contributes to the EU's Renewable Energy Directive III target of 42.5% renewable energy by 2030.
The Kummerow solar plant generates electricity with zero greenhouse gas emissions during operation, helping to reduce reliance on fossil fuels. It also has a low water footprint and minimal air pollution.