- The solar farm, built in six months, features 52,000 photovoltaic modules and a transformer station on 24 hectares.
- The project, costing around 13 million euros, was completed without public funding.
- BASF holds a 51% share and enviaM a 49% share in the joint venture BASF enviaM Solarpark Schwarzheide GmbH.
- The solar farm will supply about 10% of the Schwarzheide site's electricity needs, aiding battery material production.
Project Overview
BASF Schwarzheide GmbH and envia Mitteldeutsche Energie AG (enviaM) have commissioned a solar farm in Schwarzheide, Germany. The project was completed in six months and includes 52,000 photovoltaic modules and a transformer station on a 24-hectare site.
Investment and Ownership
The total investment for the solar farm and the adjoining transformer station is around 13 million euros, with no public funding involved. BASF holds a 51% share, while enviaM holds a 49% share in the joint venture, BASF enviaM Solarpark Schwarzheide GmbH.
Energy Production and Usage
The solar farm has an installed capacity of 24 megawatts peak (MWp) and is expected to produce 25 gigawatt hours (GWh) of electricity annually. This will cover about 10% of the current electricity requirements of BASF's Schwarzheide production site, particularly benefiting the new cathode materials plant for battery production.
Environmental Impact
Extensive compensatory measures were implemented, including the creation of dry and rough grassland, a wildflower strip, and nesting aids for breeding birds. Additionally, an old rainwater drainage system along Naundorfer Straße was rebuilt.
Future Plans
Future steps include testing stationary battery storage systems to store fluctuating solar energy and increasing the share of renewable energies in the total consumption of the production site.
