Overview
Schweizer Berg Solar Power Plant is a 3.8 MW solar PV facility located in Germany. It contributes to the country's renewable energy capacity under the EU Renewable Energy Directive.
Schweizer Berg Solar Power Plant is a solar photovoltaic facility located in Germany, with coordinates 49.2175 N, 6.8196 E. The plant has an installed capacity of 3.8 MW, placing it in the small-to-medium scale range for solar PV in the country. It is currently operational, supporting Germany's transition to renewable energy. 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 regulations have historically supported solar PV deployment. The 3.8 MW capacity is typical for community or commercial solar installations in the region. As a solar PV plant, Schweizer Berg generates clean electricity without direct emissions, contributing to grid decarbonization. Its location in western Germany benefits from moderate solar irradiance. The facility plays a role in local energy supply and supports Germany's goal of achieving climate neutrality by 2045.
Environmental context
The plant is situated in a region with moderate solar resources, typical for central Europe. Solar PV installations like this one have low environmental impact during operation, with no water consumption or air emissions. Land use is limited to the panel footprint, and the site can be integrated with agricultural or other uses. The facility helps reduce reliance on fossil fuels and supports biodiversity by avoiding habitat fragmentation compared to other energy infrastructure.
Frequently asked questions
Schweizer Berg Solar Power Plant is located in Germany at coordinates 49.2175 N, 6.8196 E.
The plant has an installed capacity of 3.8 megawatts (MW), making it a small-to-medium scale solar PV facility.
The facility uses solar photovoltaic (PV) technology, which converts sunlight directly into electricity.
The plant operates under Germany's implementation of the EU Renewable Energy Directive III, which sets a 42.5% renewable energy target by 2030. It benefits from Germany's feed-in tariff and grid connection policies.
Solar PV plants have minimal operational environmental impact, with no emissions or water use. The facility contributes to reducing greenhouse gas emissions and supports Germany's climate neutrality goals.