Großbreitenbach: Huge PV system with 7.9 MW starts green electricity flow!

Großbreitenbach: Huge PV system with 7.9 MW starts green electricity flow!

The future of renewable energies is gaining momentum! A current project in Thuringia could play a pioneering role. Solmotion Project GmbH from Ravensburg recently put an impressive photovoltaic system with an output of 7.9 megawatts into operation in Großbreitenbach. This project was realized for the Wiegand-Glas group of companies and is one of the largest PV roof systems in Germany. This covers a good portion of the site's electricity needs: around 7.5 percent of its needs can be covered by the new system, which represents an important step towards sustainable energy supply. As Photon.info reports, the electricity generated is fed directly into the factory network via three specialized transformer systems.

Project manager Sebastian Morgenstern highlights the rapid development of these industrially used roof areas, which are being converted into innovative generation sites for green electricity. Aaron Sieber, who is responsible for energy and funding at Wiegand-Glas, also emphasizes the importance of the system for reducing CO₂ emissions and the long-term competitiveness of the company.

The role of photovoltaics in the CO₂ balance

But what is the big picture behind such projects? The 42Watt.de sheds light on the CO₂ balance of photovoltaic systems and offers an exciting insight into their environmental impact. For example, a PV system causes significantly fewer CO₂ emissions compared to fossil energy sources: the emissions from photovoltaic systems are 20 times lower than those from lignite and even 15 times lower than those from hard coal. Only wind and hydropower can do better.

A central aspect is the energy payback period, which is around 1 to 1.3 years for photovoltaic systems in Germany. After this time, they produce virtually emission-free electricity. As a rule, a typical PV system with 10 kWp generates around 10,000 kWh of energy annually, saving a remarkable 6.9 tons of CO₂ per year. Over a lifespan of 25 years, these savings add up to around 172.5 tonnes of CO₂, a figure that should convince even the biggest skeptics.

Technological advances and future outlook

The CO₂ balance could improve even further in the future. Technological innovations, more efficient production processes and a cleaner electricity mix in the producing countries promise progress. Recycling the materials used is also becoming increasingly easier and could help to further reduce the ecological footprint of solar systems.

As the example of the new PV system in Thuringia shows, companies like Wiegand-Glas and Solmotion are doing good business by setting the course for a sustainable future. These developments could not only help reduce CO₂ emissions, but also strengthen industry competitiveness and move society in a more environmentally friendly direction.