Overview
Plessa Solar Power Plant is a 3.1 MW solar PV facility located in Plessa, Germany. It is operational and contributes to the country's renewable energy capacity under the EU Renewable Energy Directive.
Plessa Solar Power Plant is a solar photovoltaic (PV) facility located in Plessa, Germany. With a capacity of 3.1 MW, it is a small-scale solar installation that supports Germany's transition to renewable energy. The plant is operational and contributes to the local energy grid. The facility operates under Germany's regulatory framework, which aligns 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 policies have historically supported solar PV deployment, making small-scale plants like Plessa viable contributors to the national energy mix. As a solar PV plant, Plessa has minimal environmental impact compared to fossil fuel sources. It generates clean electricity without emissions during operation, though land use and visual impact are considerations typical of ground-mounted solar arrays. The plant plays a role in reducing carbon emissions and supporting local energy independence.
Environmental context
The Plessa region in Brandenburg, Germany, has a temperate climate with moderate solar irradiance suitable for PV generation. Solar farms like Plessa require land area, which can affect local ecosystems and land use. However, they produce no air or water pollution during operation and help reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The facility's small scale limits its environmental footprint.
Frequently asked questions
Plessa Solar Power Plant is located in Plessa, Germany, at coordinates 51.4698° N, 13.6020° E.
Plessa Solar Power Plant has a capacity of 3.1 megawatts (MW), making it a small-scale solar photovoltaic facility.
The operator of Plessa Solar Power Plant is not publicly listed, but the plant is operational and connected to the German grid.
Germany aims to achieve 42.5% renewable energy by 2030 under the EU Renewable Energy Directive III. Plants like Plessa contribute to this target by generating clean solar power.
Solar PV plants in Germany operate under the Renewable Energy Sources Act (EEG), which provides feed-in tariffs and grid access, supporting small-scale installations like Plessa.