Open spaces
Energy from open spaces – sustainable and powerful
Open-space systems offer a great opportunity to transform unused areas into sustainable energy sources. Companies with large plots of land, agricultural areas, or fallow land in particular have promising options for reducing their long-term energy costs through the use of solar energy. Due to their size, ground-mounted photovoltaic systems can be tailored precisely to the respective electricity requirements.
What are the advantages of ground-mounted photovoltaic systems?
- High energy yields thanks to optimal orientation and surface area – ideal for large-scale solar power production
- Efficient use of unused or low-value land – e.g., conversion areas, former gravel pits, or embankments
- More cost-effective installation compared to rooftop systems due to simplified construction and good accessibility
- Promotion of biodiversity possible – suitable planting or maintenance concepts create species-rich habitats
Which areas are suitable for ground-mounted photovoltaic systems?
These include, for example:
- Less productive agricultural land or marginal strips of land
- Conversion areas, i.e., areas formerly used for industrial or commercial purposes
- Strips along highways and railway lines that would otherwise lie fallow
- Other unused or underused areas that can be meaningfully integrated into the energy transition
Reference projects:
Westertimke Solar Park
Location: Westertimke (Timke-Park industrial park)
Capacity: 7.4 MWp Area: 6.4 ha
Commissioning: 2017
Special features:
- Use of vacant commercial land
- Division of the entire plant into several plots
FFPV – Hohnebostel
Location: Hohnebostel
Capacity: 690 kWp
Use: System for optimizing own consumption
Area: 3,243 m²
Commissioning: January 2024 Special features: South-facing

