EDP strengthens presence in Germany with second large-scale solar project

The project would have the ability to power close to 22.000 households. Construction site had to be cleared of unexploded ordnances from past bombings.

EDP, through EDP Renewables, continues to build its presence in Germany and is now adding its second utility-scale solar project in the country. This project will add 65 MWp to the company’s portfolio and power close to 22,000 households.

Located in northeastern Germany, Meuselwitz is the result of a collaboration with Kronos Solar EDPR, a Germany-based solar developer acquired by EDP in 2022. This partnership has been significant to EDP’s expansion strategy in the country. This milestone comes a few months after the start of construction of Ketzin, EDP’s first utility-scale renewable project in Germany, with a capacity of 87 MWp. 

Construction works for the Meuselwitz project have begun, and the new photovoltaic plant should become operational in early 2026. The project will feature nearly 105,000 bifacial panels, delivering an installed capacity of 64.6 MWp (47.1 MWac). Once operational, it will generate close to 69 GWh of clean energy annually—enough to power close to 22,000 households—while helping to avoid 48,000 tons of CO₂ emissions each year. 

With the generation from Meuselwitz, EDP will supply its first signed Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) established in the German market, signed in 2024 with Lhyfe, to support the company’s future green hydrogen production sites in the region.

Before starting the construction of this project, EDP conducted a thorough site survey and uncovered several unexploded ordnances (UXOs) dating back to World War II. During land preparation, between six and ten UXOs were identified, some weighing between 100 and 250 kg. Once detected, the explosives were safely handed over to the local police in Thuringia for proper disposal. EDP reinforced the ground by filling and compacting the affected areas to enhance the site's stability. In addition to these findings, the survey revealed a network of underground tunnels. After extensive analysis and testing, it was confirmed that the project could proceed safely above these structures.

This process improved the land’s suitability for construction and revitalized an area previously considered unsuitable for development. By transforming a historical site into a foundation for clean energy, EDP showcases its commitment to innovation and responsible land use in the renewable energy sector.

“We’ve said that Germany is one of the core growth markets for EDP, and we are delivering on this ambition with projects on the ground. Meuselwitz is an important step for us to continue supporting the country’s energy transition and we have a pipeline of solar and wind projects that we will be delivering in the near future”, highlights Pedro Vinagre, Executive Director for North and Central Europe at EDP.

Germany aims to reach 215 GW of installed solar capacity by 2030 as part of its broader decarbonization goals. EDP is contributing to this effort with a pipeline of over 5 GWp of utility-scale solar projects in various stages of development, alongside dedicated wind and storage initiatives until the end of the decade. Additionally, the company has installed two distributed generation (DG) solar projects in Germany, which are expected to become operational in 2025.