Overview
Waldbrunn BY is a 5 MW solar PV facility in Germany, contributing to the country's renewable energy transition under the EU Renewable Energy Directive III.
Waldbrunn BY is a solar photovoltaic (PV) power plant located in Waldbrunn, Germany. With a capacity of 5 megawatts (MW), it operates as a small- to medium-scale solar installation within the German renewable energy landscape. The facility is operational and contributes to the local and national grid. The plant uses solar PV technology to convert sunlight into electricity. Germany has been a leader in solar energy deployment, supported by the Renewable Energy Sources Act (EEG) which provides feed-in tariffs and grid access for renewable generators. The EU Renewable Energy Directive III sets a target of 42.5% renewable energy by 2030, and facilities like Waldbrunn BY help meet these goals. Solar PV installations like Waldbrunn BY have a low environmental impact during operation, producing no direct emissions. They require land use but can be integrated into agricultural or developed areas. The facility supports Germany's energy transition (Energiewende) by providing clean electricity and reducing reliance on fossil fuels.
Environmental context
Solar PV plants like Waldbrunn BY have minimal operational emissions but require land for panel installation. In Germany, solar farms are often built on low-value agricultural land or brownfields, reducing competition with food production. The local environmental context includes temperate climate with moderate solar irradiance, typical for central Europe. Grid integration of solar power is supported by Germany's advanced grid infrastructure and storage solutions.
Frequently asked questions
Waldbrunn BY is a solar PV power plant located in Waldbrunn, Germany, at coordinates 49.7506 N, 9.8011 E.
Waldbrunn BY has a capacity of 5 megawatts (MW), making it a small- to medium-scale solar installation.
Waldbrunn BY generates clean electricity from solar energy, helping Germany meet its targets under the EU Renewable Energy Directive III and the national Energiewende policy.
Germany's Renewable Energy Sources Act (EEG) provides feed-in tariffs and grid priority for solar PV. The EU Renewable Energy Directive III sets a binding target of 42.5% renewable energy by 2030.
Solar PV plants produce no direct greenhouse gas emissions during operation, reduce reliance on fossil fuels, and have a low water footprint. They support climate change mitigation and energy independence.