- The Zerbst hybrid power plant cost EUR 45 million and spans 41 hectares.
- It generates 50,000 MWh annually, powering 14,000 households and saving 32,000 tons of CO₂.
- The plant includes 88 battery cubes with a total capacity of 16 MW, storing 57 MWh.
- Construction was completed on schedule in 12 months, operational since October 2025.
Project Overview
Statkraft has commissioned Germany's largest solar battery storage hybrid power plant in Zerbst under the Renewable Energy Sources Act (EEG). The project, developed in-house, marks Statkraft's first hybrid power plant in Germany.
Technical Specifications
The plant, built on 41 hectares of a former gravel pit, includes a 46.4-megawatt solar farm generating nearly 50,000 MWh of green electricity annually. It features 88 battery cubes, each containing 16 lithium-ion batteries, with a total capacity of 16 MW, storing up to 57 MWh of electricity.
Environmental Impact
The solar farm supplies energy to approximately 14,000 households and reduces CO₂ emissions by around 32,000 tons annually. The battery storage system enhances the solar park's profitability and contributes to grid stability and electricity price stabilization.
Construction and Operation
Construction was completed on schedule in 12 months, with the plant feeding energy into the grid since October 2025. Final tests for stable grid connection are underway.
Financial Aspects
The project cost EUR 45 million, and the city of Zerbst/Anhalt benefits financially through trade tax and a voluntary municipal tax, totaling around EUR 100,000.
