By the end of 2011, the solar park, which covers approximately 40 hectares, will produce 28 MWp and provide sufficient green energy for up to 32,000 area residents and save about 18,200 tons of CO2 per year.
“We are very pleased to realize this groundbreaking project together with REC,” said Christoph Schmitt, Managing Director Solar-Konzept.
“REC meet our requirements for quality and high performance with their modules, in addition to providing great logistical support. REC is a very reliable partner,” Schmitt continued.
The €50 million project was developed thanks to the combined efforts of several local partners. The grounds for the solar park, formerly a NATO airport, are leased for a period of twenty years by the Federal Office for Real Estate.
Permission for the construction was granted by the district council as the community supported the idea of using the area for a solar project from the start.
“For us, the transition to green energy begins today,” said Helmut Krämer, Mayor of the Markt Giebelstadt community where there project is located. “We consider solar the energy of the future. We are excited about the innovative use of this former military base and support the project.”
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