Overview
Werneuchen D2 is a 4 MW solar PV facility located in Werneuchen, Germany. The plant is operational and contributes to Germany's renewable energy capacity under the EU Renewable Energy Directive.
Werneuchen D2 is a solar photovoltaic (PV) power plant located in Werneuchen, Germany. With a capacity of 4 megawatts (MW), it is a small-scale solar installation that feeds renewable electricity into the German grid. The plant is operational and represents part of Germany's distributed solar generation infrastructure. The facility operates under Germany's regulatory framework for renewable energy, which includes the Renewable Energy Sources Act (EEG) that provides feed-in tariffs and grid access for solar PV. Germany has been a leader in solar energy deployment, with over 60 GW of installed solar capacity as of 2023, supported by national targets aligned with the EU Renewable Energy Directive III, which aims for 42.5% renewable energy by 2030. Solar PV plants like Werneuchen D2 contribute to reducing greenhouse gas emissions and diversifying the energy mix. They have minimal operational emissions but require land use and can impact local ecosystems through site preparation. The facility supports Germany's Energiewende (energy transition) by providing clean electricity to the local grid.
Environmental context
The facility is located in Werneuchen, a town in the state of Brandenburg, Germany. The region has a temperate climate with moderate solar irradiance, suitable for solar PV generation. Solar farms in this area can affect local land use and biodiversity, but proper siting and management can minimize ecological disruption. The plant's small scale reduces its overall environmental footprint compared to larger installations.
Frequently asked questions
The Werneuchen D2 solar PV plant is located in Werneuchen, Brandenburg, Germany, at coordinates 52.6449 N, 13.7560 E.
The Werneuchen D2 solar plant has a capacity of 4 megawatts (MW), making it a small-scale solar photovoltaic facility.
Werneuchen D2 uses solar photovoltaic (PV) technology, which converts sunlight directly into electricity using semiconductor panels.
Germany aims to achieve 42.5% renewable energy by 2030 under the EU Renewable Energy Directive III. Plants like Werneuchen D2 contribute to this target by adding distributed solar capacity to the grid.
Solar plants in Germany operate under the Renewable Energy Sources Act (EEG), which provides feed-in tariffs and priority grid access for renewable energy, supporting the country's Energiewende.