Canadian Solar Inc. has supplied 636,000 solar modules for the world’s largest solar complex in southern Brandenburg, Germany. The company provided 148MW of the system’s total 166MW to its two partners, Saferay and GP JOULE. A portion of the system’s core output, around 78MW, was implemented by Saferay. The system will be able to produce enough green energy for the usage needs of approximately 50,000 homes. Now, Brandenburg holds a leading position in supporting and promoting renewable energies; they also earned the ‘Best State for Renewable Energies’ award. Thanks to the large number of former surface mining sites and developed energy grids, the region is a prime location for large-scale photovoltaic systems. The Senftenberg II/III system was built on 200 hectares of the former Meuro surface mining plant in just three months. The premises are property of the Agrargenossenschaft Grossraeschen eG coop. providing space for 330,000 crystalline solar modules. The project’s investment frame of approximately EUR 150 million was provided by three German banks. Saferay holds two thirds of investments and operations.
By: Ryan Taylor
