The planning phases of wind and solar projects are similar in many aspects. We are now applying nearly 30 years of expertise in wind energy to open-space photovoltaic projects in the megawatt class. We offer all services from a single source – from development and implementation through to operation.
Suitable areas for solar farms:
Along the edges of motorways and railways
Areas with low yields or agricultural disadvantages
Unused commercial areas
Breaking ground for the Dittersbach solar farm
“I'm delighted that we were able to engage a regional company to implement the project and that environmentally friendly electricity can be generated locally. With this, the City of Frankenberg is making an important contribution to climate protection and is fulfilling its leadership role as an EEA-certified European climate protection municipality,” said Thomas Firmenich, Mayor of the City of Frankenberg.
Development services:
- Finding suitable locations
- Using purchase or lease agreements to secure the necessary properties in accordance with property laws
- Carrying out a yield yield assessment/shadowing analysis
- Conducting environmental impact assessments and species protection assessment
- Feasibility study
- Preparing an accompanying landscape conservation plan
- Selecting suitable compensation measures
- Completing the approval procedure with a zoning plan
- Selecting the optimal installation technology
- Planning the connection to the grid
10 steps to a finished solar farm
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1 Selecting a location and securing the properties in accordance with property laws
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2 Land-use planning and approval procedure
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3 Yield assessment
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4 Species protection assessment
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5 Technical planning
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6 Grid connection planning
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7 Business-related design and financing
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8 Purchasing solar modules
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9 Constructing the solar farm and connecting to the grid
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10 Compensation measures
Selected solar projects
Solar farms in harmony with nature
The construction of solar farms can enhance the ecology of agricultural areas. When the solar module bases are constructed, these areas are turned into grasslands that serve as valuable habitats for insects and small animals. Hedgerows and wildflower strips can be added to bring the solar farm into harmony with the natural landscape.
