With the official groundbreaking ceremony, BEE and GOLDBECK SOLAR have kicked off construction of the Schafhöfen solar park. The large-scale project is being developed in the Schafhöfen district of the municipality of Mötzing in the Regensburg district and, with a planned capacity of around 268 megawatts peak, ranks among the largest ground-mounted photovoltaic projects in Germany. With construction now underway, the Schafhöfen solar park has moved from the planning phase to the implementation phase.
The event was attended by representatives from the political sphere, the financing bank Commerzbank, Deutsche Bahn as the main off-taker of the generated electricity, and the contractors. Project partners include GOLDBECK SOLAR, responsible for constructing the solar park, and Bayernwerk, which has been commissioned to build the substation and handle the grid connection.
Felix Goedhart, founder and CEO of Blue Elephant Energy:
“The Schafhöfen solar park marks a milestone in our company’s development. BEE brought the solar park to construction readiness in a record time of three years. We would like to extend our special thanks to the municipality and local authorities, who have consistently supported the development in a pragmatic and goal-oriented manner. When all partners are committed to success, speed is possible in Germany.”
Dr. Nick Seeger, Managing Director of Bayernwerk Netz:
“We are very pleased to be part of this project, which, with its size and feed-in capacity, serves as a true beacon for the region. At the same time, it is also of particular importance to us, as the construction of a substation of this scale allows us to make a key contribution to the integration of renewable energies. The fact that we are implementing this project together with our customer and strong partners such as Blue Elephant Energy, Goldbeck Solar, the municipality, and the landowners underscores the importance of trusting cooperation for the success of the energy transition.”
Joachim Goldbeck, CEO of GOLDBECK SOLAR:
“The groundbreaking ceremony for the Schafhöfen solar park marks an important milestone for us. With our largest project in Germany to date, we are making a significant contribution to European energy resilience: highly efficient domestic energy generation at the highest safety standards.”
The solar park is scheduled to go online in September 2027. Once completed, the plant will generate approximately 296,000 megawatt-hours of climate-friendly electricity annually. This will be enough to power about 147,000 households or, as in this case, to power Deutsche Bahn’s ICE trains, saving approximately 200,000 tons of CO₂ annually.
The Schafhöfen solar park supports BEE’s ESG and climate goals while also making a significant contribution to the energy transition. The on-site implementation will provide important economic stimulus for the region, both during the construction phase and through the long-term operation of the plant.
With the groundbreaking ceremony now complete, construction of the project is set to begin. Leading up to the planned commissioning in September 2027, the PV modules, technical infrastructure, and grid connection will be installed in phases.
About Bayernwerk Netz GmbH:
For 100 years, Bayernwerk Netz GmbH has ensured a secure energy supply in Bavaria. As the largest regional distribution network operator, the company operates a modern electricity, gas, and street lighting network and is driving the expansion of renewable energies as well as the digitalization of the networks. Approximately seven million people are supplied via a 156,000-kilometer-long electricity grid and a 6,000-kilometer-long gas network. Already, 96 percent of the distributed electrical energy comes from renewable sources on a net basis. The company is headquartered in Regensburg; Bayernwerk Netz GmbH is a subsidiary of Bayernwerk AG.
Further information at: https://www.bayernwerk-netz.de/de/
About Blue Elephant Energy GmbH:
Blue Elephant Energy develops, acquires, and operates solar and onshore wind farms as well as battery storage solutions with a focus on the European market. Since its founding in 2016, BEE has established itself as a leading independent power producer (IPP) and has a portfolio of 2.11 GW, which will be expanded to over 9.5 GW in the coming years. With an extensive, cross-technology project pipeline and in-depth experience across the entire value chain, BEE is consistently driving its dynamic growth forward.
For more information, visit: https://blueelephantenergy.com/
GOLDBECK SOLAR Group
GOLDBECK SOLAR’s vision is to develop solutions that protect the climate and are in harmony with nature, thereby ensuring the foundation for a healthy, vibrant, and sustainable planet.
Founded in 2001, the company is part of the GOLDBECK SOLAR Group and a leading global provider of EPC and O&M services. Established in 2018, the group specializes in the turnkey construction of large-scale photovoltaic power plants for open spaces or industrial and commercial rooftops. The range of services covers the entire value chain of a solar project, from project development and financing through construction and the integration of storage technologies to the technical operation and asset management of the plants and the direct sale of clean energy. The GOLDBECK SOLAR Group currently employs over 550 people in 12 countries and has built over 4 GW of solar power plants in 20 countries . The company is growing steadily while fostering an inspiring and diverse work culture.
For more information, visit https://goldbecksolar.com/en/
Press Contact
Lena Fiebig
Communications & PR Manager
Email:Lena.fiebig@goldbecksolar.com
Phone: +49 170 6782 508
The event was attended by representatives from the political sphere, the financing bank Commerzbank, Deutsche Bahn as the main off-taker of the generated electricity, and the contractors. Project partners include GOLDBECK SOLAR, responsible for constructing the solar park, and Bayernwerk, which has been commissioned to build the substation and handle the grid connection.
Felix Goedhart, founder and CEO of Blue Elephant Energy:
“The Schafhöfen solar park marks a milestone in our company’s development. BEE brought the solar park to construction readiness in a record time of three years. We would like to extend our special thanks to the municipality and local authorities, who have consistently supported the development in a pragmatic and goal-oriented manner. When all partners are committed to success, speed is possible in Germany.”
Dr. Nick Seeger, Managing Director of Bayernwerk Netz:
“We are very pleased to be part of this project, which, with its size and feed-in capacity, serves as a true beacon for the region. At the same time, it is also of particular importance to us, as the construction of a substation of this scale allows us to make a key contribution to the integration of renewable energies. The fact that we are implementing this project together with our customer and strong partners such as Blue Elephant Energy, Goldbeck Solar, the municipality, and the landowners underscores the importance of trusting cooperation for the success of the energy transition.”
Joachim Goldbeck, CEO of GOLDBECK SOLAR:
“The groundbreaking ceremony for the Schafhöfen solar park marks an important milestone for us. With our largest project in Germany to date, we are making a significant contribution to European energy resilience: highly efficient domestic energy generation at the highest safety standards.”
The solar park is scheduled to go online in September 2027. Once completed, the plant will generate approximately 296,000 megawatt-hours of climate-friendly electricity annually. This will be enough to power about 147,000 households or, as in this case, to power Deutsche Bahn’s ICE trains, saving approximately 200,000 tons of CO₂ annually.
The Schafhöfen solar park supports BEE’s ESG and climate goals while also making a significant contribution to the energy transition. The on-site implementation will provide important economic stimulus for the region, both during the construction phase and through the long-term operation of the plant.
With the groundbreaking ceremony now complete, construction of the project is set to begin. Leading up to the planned commissioning in September 2027, the PV modules, technical infrastructure, and grid connection will be installed in phases.
About Bayernwerk Netz GmbH:
For 100 years, Bayernwerk Netz GmbH has ensured a secure energy supply in Bavaria. As the largest regional distribution network operator, the company operates a modern electricity, gas, and street lighting network and is driving the expansion of renewable energies as well as the digitalization of the networks. Approximately seven million people are supplied via a 156,000-kilometer-long electricity grid and a 6,000-kilometer-long gas network. Already, 96 percent of the distributed electrical energy comes from renewable sources on a net basis. The company is headquartered in Regensburg; Bayernwerk Netz GmbH is a subsidiary of Bayernwerk AG.
Further information at: https://www.bayernwerk-netz.de/de/
About Blue Elephant Energy GmbH:
Blue Elephant Energy develops, acquires, and operates solar and onshore wind farms as well as battery storage solutions with a focus on the European market. Since its founding in 2016, BEE has established itself as a leading independent power producer (IPP) and has a portfolio of 2.11 GW, which will be expanded to over 9.5 GW in the coming years. With an extensive, cross-technology project pipeline and in-depth experience across the entire value chain, BEE is consistently driving its dynamic growth forward.
For more information, visit: https://blueelephantenergy.com/
GOLDBECK SOLAR Group
GOLDBECK SOLAR’s vision is to develop solutions that protect the climate and are in harmony with nature, thereby ensuring the foundation for a healthy, vibrant, and sustainable planet.
Founded in 2001, the company is part of the GOLDBECK SOLAR Group and a leading global provider of EPC and O&M services. Established in 2018, the group specializes in the turnkey construction of large-scale photovoltaic power plants for open spaces or industrial and commercial rooftops. The range of services covers the entire value chain of a solar project, from project development and financing through construction and the integration of storage technologies to the technical operation and asset management of the plants and the direct sale of clean energy. The GOLDBECK SOLAR Group currently employs over 550 people in 12 countries and has built over 4 GW of solar power plants in 20 countries . The company is growing steadily while fostering an inspiring and diverse work culture.
For more information, visit https://goldbecksolar.com/en/
Press Contact
Lena Fiebig
Communications & PR Manager
Email:Lena.fiebig@goldbecksolar.com
Phone: +49 170 6782 508
