Overview
Neuhardenberg PV11 is a 4 MW operational solar photovoltaic facility located in Neuhardenberg, Germany. It contributes to the country's renewable energy transition under the EU Renewable Energy Directive.
Neuhardenberg PV11 is a solar photovoltaic power plant located in Neuhardenberg, Germany. With a capacity of 4 MW, it is a small-scale solar installation that feeds clean electricity into the German grid. The facility is operational and plays a role in the local energy mix. The plant operates under Germany's renewable energy framework, which is aligned with the EU Renewable Energy Directive III (2023/2413) targeting 42.5% renewable energy by 2030. Germany's feed-in tariff system and grid connection regulations support solar PV deployment, making projects like Neuhardenberg PV11 viable. Solar PV plants like Neuhardenberg PV11 have minimal environmental impact compared to fossil fuels, though they require land use. The facility contributes to reducing greenhouse gas emissions and supports Germany's goal of climate neutrality by 2045. Its location in Brandenburg benefits from moderate solar irradiance.
Environmental context
The facility is located in a rural area of Brandenburg, Germany, where land use for solar farms can impact local ecosystems. However, solar PV generally has low water consumption and no emissions during operation. The region's agricultural landscape may be affected by ground-mounted panels, but dual-use agrivoltaics are not confirmed here. Grid integration of solar power in Germany is supported by a robust transmission network.
Frequently asked questions
Neuhardenberg PV11 is located in Neuhardenberg, Brandenburg, Germany, at coordinates 52.603 N, 14.216 E.
Neuhardenberg PV11 has a capacity of 4 megawatts (MW), making it a small-scale solar photovoltaic facility.
The operator of Neuhardenberg PV11 is not publicly listed, but it is an operational solar PV plant under Germany's renewable energy framework.
Germany's renewable energy policy is driven by the EU Renewable Energy Directive III, which sets a 42.5% renewable target by 2030. The country uses feed-in tariffs and grid connection guarantees to support solar PV deployment.
Solar PV plants have low operational emissions and water use, but they require land area. In Brandenburg, ground-mounted panels may affect local agriculture and biodiversity, though impacts are generally manageable.