Overview
Thüngen is an 18 MW solar PV facility located in Germany. Operational and contributing to the country's renewable energy capacity, it supports the transition under the EU Renewable Energy Directive.
Thüngen is a solar photovoltaic (PV) facility located in Germany, with an installed capacity of 18 megawatts. The plant is operational and plays a role in the country's renewable energy portfolio, which is guided by the EU Renewable Energy Directive III targeting 42.5% renewable energy by 2030. The facility operates as a ground-mounted solar array, typical of medium-scale solar PV installations in Germany. Germany has a strong regulatory framework for renewables, including feed-in tariffs and grid access guarantees, which have supported the growth of solar energy. The 18 MW capacity places Thüngen in the medium-scale category for German solar farms. Environmentally, the plant contributes to reducing greenhouse gas emissions by displacing fossil fuel-based electricity. Solar PV installations like Thüngen have minimal operational emissions and help Germany meet its climate goals. The facility's location in Bavaria benefits from favorable solar irradiation levels for the region.
Environmental context
The facility is located in a rural area of Bavaria, Germany, where land use for solar farms can impact local ecosystems. However, solar PV has a relatively low environmental footprint compared to fossil fuels, with no air or water emissions during operation.
Frequently asked questions
Thüngen is located in Germany, with coordinates approximately 49.9555° N, 9.8545° E, in the state of Bavaria.
The Thüngen solar PV facility has an installed capacity of 18 megawatts (MW), making it a medium-scale solar installation.
Thüngen is a solar photovoltaic (PV) facility, which converts sunlight directly into electricity using semiconductor panels.
The facility operates under Germany's Renewable Energy Sources Act (EEG), which provides feed-in tariffs and grid priority for renewable energy, supporting the EU's Renewable Energy Directive III targets.
Solar PV facilities have minimal operational emissions, but land use can affect local habitats. They contribute to reducing greenhouse gas emissions and support Germany's climate goals.