On the shoreline of the planned Hambach opencast mining lake, RWE has realised three photovoltaic plants, one of which has an integrated battery storage system. Until the lake has reached its final filling level, there will be many years of temporary use of the site for the two large solar parks. In total, the RWE Neuland solar parks can supply 19,000 households with green electricity. RWE operates all three solar farms together with Neuland Hambach GmbH, the inter-municipal interest group representing the neighbouring municipalities of Elsdorf, Jülich, Kerpen, Merzenich, Niederzier and Titz. This organisation plays a key role in coordinating and shaping the structural change around the Hambach open-cast mine. In addition, RWE has begun construction of a further solar power plant in the southern part of the Hambach opencast mine. Once completed at the end of 2026, the “Manheimer Bucht” solar park will generate enough electricity to supply around 5,000 households per year with climate-friendly power. A battery storage facility is also due to be built alongside the solar park from this summer onwards.
“RWE Neuland Solar Farm” photovoltaic plant with integrated battery storage
The solar plant provides 12 MW of electricity at its peak. The connected battery storage is configured for a two-hour charging and supply cycle of 4.1 MW. It thus acts as a buffer between solar power generation and the grid, enabling power feed-in to be even better matched to demand.
Status: In operation
