Overview
Suxdorf Solar Power Plant is a 2.5 MW solar PV facility located in Suxdorf, Germany. It contributes to the country's renewable energy transition under the EU Renewable Energy Directive.
The Suxdorf Solar Power Plant is a solar photovoltaic facility located in Suxdorf, Germany, with an installed capacity of 2.5 megawatts (MW). This small-to-medium scale solar installation is operational and feeds renewable electricity into the German grid, supporting the country's ambitious energy transition (Energiewende). Germany operates under the EU Renewable Energy Directive III (2023/2413), which sets a binding target of 42.5% renewable energy by 2030. The plant benefits from Germany's feed-in tariff system and national Renewable Energy Sources Act (EEG), which provides guaranteed grid access and fixed payments for solar power. Solar PV is a key technology in Germany's renewable mix, with over 60 GW installed nationwide. The facility's location in northern Germany, near the Baltic Sea coast, offers moderate solar irradiance suitable for efficient energy generation. As a distributed generation asset, it helps reduce transmission losses and supports local grid stability. The plant contributes to Germany's goal of carbon neutrality by 2045.
Environmental context
Solar PV plants like Suxdorf have a low environmental footprint during operation, with no emissions or water consumption. However, land use for ground-mounted arrays can impact local ecosystems. In the Suxdorf area, agricultural land is common, and solar installations may alter habitats for ground-nesting birds and small mammals. Proper siting and ecological management plans help mitigate these effects. The region's moderate climate supports efficient solar generation without significant cooling needs.
Frequently asked questions
Suxdorf Solar Power Plant is located in Suxdorf, Germany, near the Baltic Sea coast in the state of Schleswig-Holstein.
The plant has an installed capacity of 2.5 megawatts (MW), making it a small-to-medium scale solar PV facility.
The operator of Suxdorf Solar Power Plant is not publicly listed, but it is operational and connected to the German grid.
Germany's Renewable Energy Sources Act (EEG) provides feed-in tariffs and grid access for solar PV, aligned with the EU Renewable Energy Directive III targeting 42.5% renewables by 2030.
The plant generates clean electricity, reducing reliance on fossil fuels and cutting CO2 emissions. It supports Germany's goal of carbon neutrality by 2045.