EDP Begins Construction of Second Large-Scale Solar Plant in Germany

EDP has officially launched the construction of its second large-scale solar power project in Germany, reinforcing its presence in one of Europe’s most strategic renewable energy markets. The new solar plant, located in Meuselwitz in northeastern Germany, will add 65 megawatts-peak (MWp) to the company’s national portfolio and is expected to generate enough clean energy to power around 22,000 homes.

“This move reaffirms our commitment to Germany as one of EDP’s key growth markets. With active projects on the ground, we’re taking real steps toward supporting the country’s energy transition. Meuselwitz is a crucial milestone in our roadmap, and we have a robust pipeline of solar and wind projects that will be delivered in the near future,” said Pedro Vinagre, EDP’s Executive Director for Northern and Central Europe.

The Meuselwitz project stems from a collaboration with Kronos Solar EDPR, a German company acquired by EDP in 2022. Its construction follows closely on the heels of EDP’s first large-scale renewable project in Germany, located in Ketzin, which has a generation capacity of 87 MWp and began construction just a few months ago.

According to an official statement from the company, construction at the Meuselwitz site is already underway. The photovoltaic plant is scheduled to become operational in early 2026. Once completed, it will be equipped with approximately 105,000 bifacial solar panels, delivering an installed capacity of 64.6 MWp (47.1 MWac). The facility is expected to produce about 69 gigawatt-hours (GWh) of renewable electricity annually.

This project also marks a significant milestone for EDP in terms of market integration. The energy produced at Meuselwitz will support the company’s first Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) in Germany, signed in 2024 with Lhyfe. The PPA will supply electricity to future green hydrogen production facilities being developed by Lhyfe in the region.

Germany has set an ambitious target of reaching 215 GW of installed solar capacity by 2030. In alignment with this national objective, EDP is developing a pipeline of more than 5 GWp in large-scale solar projects currently at various stages of progress. The company is also advancing wind energy and storage solutions as part of its broader renewable energy strategy for the German market.

In addition to its large-scale ventures, EDP has already installed two distributed solar generation projects in Germany. These are scheduled to become operational by 2025, further contributing to the country’s shift toward clean energy sources and underlining EDP’s role as a key player in Europe’s green transition.