Overview
Schwarzach am Main is a 6.1 MW solar PV facility in Germany, operational and contributing to the country's renewable energy transition under the EU Renewable Energy Directive III.
Schwarzach am Main is a solar photovoltaic (PV) power plant located in Schwarzach am Main, Germany. With a capacity of 6.1 MW, it is a small-to-medium scale solar installation that supports Germany's ambitious renewable energy goals. The facility is operational and feeds clean electricity into the local grid. The plant operates under Germany's robust regulatory framework, which is aligned with the EU Renewable Energy Directive III (2023/2413), targeting a 42.5% renewable energy share by 2030. Germany's feed-in tariff system and Renewable Energy Sources Act (EEG) have historically driven solar PV deployment, and facilities like Schwarzach am Main benefit from grid priority and fixed remuneration for generated power. Environmentally, the solar PV plant contributes to reducing greenhouse gas emissions by displacing fossil fuel-based electricity. Its location in Bavaria, a region with moderate solar irradiance, allows for efficient energy generation. The facility's land use is compatible with agricultural or dual-use concepts, minimizing visual and ecological impact while supporting local energy independence.
Environmental context
The facility is situated in a rural area of Bavaria, where solar PV installations are common due to supportive policies and available land. The environmental context includes minimal land-use conflict, as solar panels can be integrated with agriculture or placed on low-value land. The plant helps reduce local air pollution and carbon emissions, aligning with Germany's Energiewende (energy transition) goals. No significant impacts on local wildlife or water resources are anticipated for a ground-mounted solar array of this scale.
Frequently asked questions
The Schwarzach am Main solar PV plant is located in Schwarzach am Main, Germany, at coordinates 49.8417 N, 10.2597 E.
The Schwarzach am Main solar facility has a capacity of 6.1 megawatts (MW), making it a small-to-medium scale solar installation.
The plant generates clean electricity from solar energy, helping Germany meet its targets under the EU Renewable Energy Directive III, which aims for 42.5% renewable energy by 2030.
Germany's Renewable Energy Sources Act (EEG) provides feed-in tariffs and grid priority for renewable energy, including solar PV. This is complemented by the EU Renewable Energy Directive III.
Yes, the Schwarzach am Main solar PV plant is currently operational and actively generating electricity.