Overview
Westerwiehe 2 Solar Power Plant is a 1 MW operational solar PV facility located near Westerwiehe, Germany. It contributes to the country's renewable energy expansion under the EU Renewable Energy Directive.
Westerwiehe 2 Solar Power Plant is a solar photovoltaic facility located near Westerwiehe, Germany. With a capacity of 1 MW, it is a small-scale solar installation that feeds clean electricity into the local grid. The plant is operational and plays a role in Germany's transition to renewable energy. The facility operates under Germany's regulatory framework, which is aligned with the EU Renewable Energy Directive III (2023/2413), targeting 42.5% renewable energy by 2030. Germany supports solar PV through feed-in tariffs and grid-connection regimes, making small-scale projects like Westerwiehe 2 viable. The plant uses standard solar PV technology, typical for ground-mounted or rooftop installations in the region. Environmentally, the plant contributes to reducing greenhouse gas emissions and reliance on fossil fuels. Its small footprint minimizes land-use impact, and solar PV has low operational emissions. The facility supports local energy independence and aligns with Germany's goal of achieving climate neutrality by 2045.
Environmental context
The plant is located in North Rhine-Westphalia, a region with moderate solar irradiance suitable for PV generation. Solar farms like Westerwiehe 2 have minimal visual impact compared to larger installations and do not pose significant risks to bird or bat populations. The facility supports grid integration of renewables in a region with strong industrial energy demand.
Frequently asked questions
Westerwiehe 2 Solar Power Plant is located near Westerwiehe, Germany, at coordinates 51.8178 N, 8.5236 E.
The facility has a capacity of 1 megawatt (MW), making it a small-scale solar photovoltaic installation.
The plant uses solar photovoltaic (PV) technology to convert sunlight into electricity.
Germany supports solar energy through feed-in tariffs, grid-connection guarantees, and national targets aligned with the EU Renewable Energy Directive III, which aims for 42.5% renewable energy by 2030.
Small solar PV plants have low environmental impact, with minimal land use, no emissions during operation, and no significant effects on wildlife. They contribute to reducing carbon emissions and supporting Germany's climate goals.