In the city of Zerbst, the Statkraft company has started operations of the country’s largest solar-battery hybrid power plant under the Renewable Energy Sources Act(EEG) scheme. This project integrates photovoltaic generation and energy storage in a system that has been feeding energy into the grid since October.
The intelligent capability of the hybrid solar power plant
This park has an installed solar capacity of 46.4 megawatts and is located on a 41-hectare former gravel pit. Moreover, the estimated annual generation of 50,000 MWh is equivalent to the consumption of about 14,000 households in a regional community.
To store surplus electricity, 88 units with lithium-ion batteries were integrated, reaching a total capacity of 57 MWh. This infrastructure allows the solar energy solar energy generated during the day during the day can be released at night or at times of high demand, improving the efficiency and balance of the grid.
The plant was developed in-house by Statkraft as a project developer in Germany. From the laying of the first stone to its inauguration, the execution took twelve months, meeting the planned deadlines. This type of energy infrastructure represents a concrete way to guarantee stability of supply and move towards a decentralized energy model.
This project has economic implications for Zerbst/Anhalt, which will receive income from corporate taxes and a voluntary contribution of 100,000 euros from Statkraft. During the inauguration, the Minister-President of Saxony-Anhalt, Reiner Haseloff, mentioned the role of this plant as a strategic pillar of regional electricity stability.
Source and photo: Statkraft
