Overview
Vehlefanz is a 5.2 MW operational solar PV facility in Germany. It contributes to the country's renewable energy capacity under the EU Renewable Energy Directive III framework.
Vehlefanz is a solar photovoltaic (PV) power plant located in the Vehlefanz area of Germany. With a capacity of 5.2 megawatts (MW), it is a small-scale solar installation within the German renewable energy landscape. The facility is currently operational and contributes to the local energy grid. The plant operates under Germany's regulatory framework, which aligns with the EU Renewable Energy Directive III (2023/2413), targeting a 42.5% renewable energy share by 2030. Germany supports solar PV through feed-in tariffs and grid-connection regimes, making small-to-medium scale projects like Vehlefanz viable. The facility uses standard solar PV technology to convert sunlight into electricity. Environmentally, Vehlefanz helps reduce greenhouse gas emissions by displacing fossil fuel-based power. Solar PV installations have low operational emissions and minimal water use. The plant's location in Germany benefits from moderate solar irradiance, and its grid integration supports the country's Energiewende (energy transition) goals.
Environmental context
Solar PV installations like Vehlefanz have a low environmental footprint during operation, with no direct emissions. However, land use for solar farms can impact local ecosystems. In Germany, solar projects are often sited on agricultural or brownfield land, balancing energy production with biodiversity. The facility's small scale minimizes visual and land-use impacts, while contributing to the national shift away from coal and nuclear power.
Frequently asked questions
The Vehlefanz solar PV plant is located in the Vehlefanz area of Germany, at coordinates 52.710000 N, 13.118000 E.
The Vehlefanz solar plant has a capacity of 5.2 megawatts (MW), making it a small-scale solar photovoltaic installation.
The Vehlefanz plant uses solar photovoltaic (PV) technology to convert sunlight into electricity.
Germany aims to achieve a 42.5% renewable energy share by 2030 under the EU Renewable Energy Directive III. The Vehlefanz plant contributes to this target by generating clean electricity and benefiting from Germany's feed-in tariff and grid-connection support.
Solar PV plants like Vehlefanz have low operational emissions and minimal water use. The land-use impact is limited due to its small scale, and the facility helps reduce greenhouse gas emissions by displacing fossil fuel power.