EnBW Powers Up Germany's Largest Solar Park

• EnBW's 80-MW solar park powers 30,000 homes, cutting CO₂ by 60,000 tonnes annually, marking a major step in Germany's clean energy transition.

EnBW Energie Baden-Wuerttemberg AG has connected an 80-MW solar park to the grid in Langenenslingen-Wilflingen, marking the largest solar facility in Baden-Württemberg. The park, featuring 146,016 bifacial modules, will supply power to approximately 30,000 households. Completed in just over a year, the project was financed without state subsidies and cost in the mid-double-digit million euro range. Local support was crucial, with unanimous municipal resolutions and ecological measures implemented, including tree planting and pond excavation. The site is expected to reduce CO₂ emissions by 60,000 tonnes annually compared to coal.

This project aligns with EnBW's strategy to transition into a sustainable infrastructure group, aiming for carbon neutrality by 2035. The company plans to invest over €40 billion by 2030, focusing primarily on German projects, with a goal of 80% renewable energy in its portfolio and a complete coal exit by 2028. The solar park underscores the accelerating energy transition in southern Germany, highlighting the benefits for rural communities from large-scale clean energy initiatives. An official ceremony is planned for July 2025, celebrating this milestone in Germany's renewable energy landscape.

How does EnBW's new solar park impact Baden-Württemberg's renewable energy goals?

• Supports Baden-Württemberg's target to increase renewable energy share in its energy mix, contributing to the state's climate protection goals.
  
• Enhances local energy security and reduces reliance on fossil fuels, aligning with regional sustainability objectives.
  
• Demonstrates the feasibility and benefits of large-scale renewable projects in rural areas, encouraging further investments in similar initiatives.
• Contributes to the state's goal of reducing CO₂ emissions, aiding in meeting national and EU climate targets.
  
• Serves as a model for public-private partnerships in renewable energy, showcasing successful collaboration between municipalities and energy companies.
  
• Promotes economic development in the region through job creation and infrastructure improvements associated with the solar park's construction and operation.
• Reinforces Baden-Württemberg's position as a leader in renewable energy innovation and implementation within Germany.