* Transforming coal to clean: LEAG's 133-MWp solar park at Jaenschwalde mine leads Lusatia's green energy revolution with innovative engineering and biodiversity integration.
German utility LEAG has commenced construction on a 133-MWp solar park at the former Jaenschwalde mine in Lusatia, as part of its "GigawattFactory" initiative to transform coal sites into clean-energy hubs. The project leverages the advantages of mine-site repurposing, such as large controlled parcels for easier permitting and existing transmission corridors to reduce interconnection risks. Engineering adaptations include elevated tracker rows and reinforced cable routes to ensure reliability.
The solar park is both a symbolic and practical step for Lusatia, replacing coal capacity with clean power. LEAG plans to integrate PV with batteries and flexible demand to manage energy surges and evening ramps. The project will focus on transformer reservations, substation sequencing, and biodiversity plans, incorporating grasslands and pollinator habitats into the rehabilitated landscape, aligning with German utility-scale PV standards.
How is LEAG transforming the Jaenschwalde mine into a clean-energy solar park?