Meriaura to Build EUR-9m Solar Plant in Germany

• Meriaura Oy wins EUR-9-mil contract to build a 29,000 gross square metre solar thermal plant in Germany for Bauer Holzenergie GmbH u. Co.KG. Meriaura Group's CEO aims to decarbonise European heating sector. Delivery and commissioning scheduled for 2021 & 2024.

Meriaura Oy has won a EUR-9-million contract to build a solar thermal plant in Germany for district heating company Bauer Holzenergie GmbH u. Co.KG. The solar thermal collector is set to span nearly 29,000 gross square metres and is based in the municipality of Bad Rappenau, Baden-Wuerttemberg. The system delivery is scheduled to begin this year and commissioning is expected in 2024. Meriaura Group's CEO Kirsi Suopelto noted that the company aims to be a major player in decarbonising the heating sector in Europe.

Will Meriaura's Solar Plant Decarbonize Europe's Heating Sector?

• The solar thermal plant in Germany is projected to span nearly 29,000 gross square metres
• The delivery of the system is scheduled to begin this year and commissioning is expected in 2024
• Meriaura's solar thermal plant will utilize solar energy to provide heat for district heating
• Meriaura will also utilize biomass energy to fuel district heating, in order to reduce carbon emissions
• Meriaura is working with local and regional authorities to develop new energy policies that could help reduce carbon emissions even further
• The Meriaura project has the potential to be a model for other district heating companies across Europe
• Meriaura aims to be a major player in decarbonising the heating sector in Europe, through its innovative use of renewable energy sources