Energiekontor gets positive notice for 45-MWp solar project in northern Germany

• Renewables programmer and operator Energiekontor AG (ETR: EKT) said today it has actually received a positive notice for a 45-MWp solar park in north Germany which will certainly be developed without subsidies.

The solar plant in the municipality of Marlow in the state of Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania is Energiekontor's 4th solar project to get a positive notice from the planning variance procedure this year.

Three photovoltaic (PV) projects in the state with an integrated capacity of regarding 130 MWp were authorized in mid-October under the new approval procedure that was presented by the state in 2021. The new law allows the use of up to 5,000 hectares of farming land in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania for solar energy generation which represents an inconsistency from the land-use preparation. To be accepted under this procedure, projects have to meet particular criteria such as specs and also engagement of regional communities.

Building and construction work with the four projects is readied to start in 2023 with commissioning planned for the end of 2024.

In the first full year of procedure, the 4 plants are expected to generate around 190 million kWh of clean power, enough to supply around 54,000 houses and stay clear of 110,000 tonnes of co2 emissions.

Under the Renewable Energy Act (EEG), the town of Dettmannsdorf as well as the town of Marlow, where the centers will certainly lie, will receive an overall yearly six-figure share of the return which will be transferred to their budgets.