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BELECTRIC commissions 128 megawatts in the Netherlands

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  • Eight solar farms with a total output of 128 megawatts peak (MWp) commissioned
  • Contract signed with Low Carbon for a further 17 MWp

Kolitzheim (Germany) – BELECTRIC, Member of Elevion Group, commissions eight solar farms with a total capacity of 128 MWp in the Netherlands. This strengthens the company’s position as one of the leading EPC (Engineering, Procurement, Construction) service providers on the Dutch market.

With the commissioning of a solar farm in the county of Echt-Susteren in the Netherlands, BELECTRIC completes an eight-part success story. The German solar company has commissioned eight solar power plants with a total capacity of 128 MWp for its customer Low Carbon, a global renewable energy company. The plants are located in the Dutch provinces of Gelderland, Groningen, Limburg, Overijssel, and Utrecht. Even though 2023 was the wettest year on record in the Netherlands and the massive rainfall in autumn affected the construction works, the smooth cooperation of all parties involved led to success. BELECTRIC’s Operations & Maintenance team is now taking over, as BELECTRIC is also responsible for the operation and maintenance of the eight projects. In addition, the German company has succeeded in securing a contract for another solar farm with an output of 17 MWp in the Netherlands. This reinforces BELECTRIC’s position as one of the leading EPC service providers on the Dutch market. To date, the company has installed more than 300 MWp of photovoltaic capacity in the country and will soon add almost another 100 MWp.

Steven Hughes, Managing Director of Portfolio Management at Low Carbon, comments: “We are pleased to have commissioned this large portfolio of solar projects, which will support the Dutch government’s efforts to decarbonise the grid. Our long-term partnership with BELECTRIC has been core to this success, and we look forward to working together on the delivery of further projects in the coming months as we continue the fight against climate change.”

The construction works for the commissioned solar farms were focused on the conservation of soils. As the challenging soil conditions on many of the project sites did not offer sufficient stability, the usual driving of the piles for the substructure was not sufficient. Following numerous pull-out tests and analyses, BELECTRIC opted for a special substructure variant with screws that can be removed easily and without leftover material after removal. Thanks to this approach, BELECTRIC helps preserve the health of the soils.

“The fact that Low Carbon selected us to construct these exciting projects speaks volumes about us and our project experience. We have been working successfully with our customer since the beginning of 2022 and look forward to expanding the partnership and helping Low Carbon deliver 20 gigawatts of renewable energy by 2030”, explains Dr. Thorsten Blanke, Managing Director at BELECTRIC.

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Press release: BELECTRIC commissions 128 megawatts in the Netherlands

BELECTRIC adds four more solar farms to its Dutch portfolio

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  • BELECTRIC expands its partnership with global renewable energy company Low Carbon
  • Four new solar projects with a total capacity of more than 75 Megawatt Peak (MWp) in the Netherlands
  • Focus on the conservation of the soils on site

Kolitzheim (Germany)  – BELECTRIC, Member of Elevion Group, is set to construct four more solar farms in the Netherlands with a strong focus on the conservation of the soils on site. With the new projects, BELECTRIC expands its partnership with global renewable energy company Low Carbon.

With four solar power plants already under construction for its customer Low Carbon, BELECTRIC has now secured another major contract with the global renewable energy company in the Netherlands, where they will construct four more photovoltaic plants with a total installed capacity of over 75 Megawatt Peak (MWp). The solar farms located in the Dutch provinces of Gelderland, Limburg and Utrecht will cover the annual demand of around 50,000 households with green electricity. On the project site in Gelderland, BELECTRIC will also collaborate with a Dutch university to test an agrivoltaics system that will enable renewable energy and food to be produced on the same site and minimise land use. The four projects are due to be commissioned by early 2024.

Justin Thesiger, Managing Director of Global Supply Chain at Low Carbon, commented: “We are delighted to be expanding our partnership with BELECTRIC through this EPC agreement for a further four solar projects. The Netherlands is a key market for Low Carbon and this latest milestone will help us to build momentum towards achieving our strategic goal of creating 20 GW of renewable energy capacity by 2030. As we aim to make further progress on this goal, we will look to grow our presence in Europe by entering key markets like Germany where we continue to scale our operations.”

BELECTRIC’s approach focuses on the conservation of the soils on site. Three of the construction sites involve challenging soil conditions, which BELECTRIC has already proven its expertise with during the first four projects for Low Carbon. Given that the soil does not provide enough stability, the usual driving of the piles of the substructure is not sufficient. Following numerous pull-out tests, analysis, and tests with screws, BELECTRIC decided on a special substructure variant. By using screws that can be removed easily and without residue, the company helps preserve the health of the soil.

“We are proud that Low Carbon has placed its trust in us to now implement a total of eight joint projects. Their commitment to creating 20 Gigawatt of new renewable energy by 2030 aligns well with our own ambitious goals. We look forward to expanding this strategic partnership and working together in markets even beyond the Netherlands”, adds Thorsten Blanke, Managing Director at BELECTRIC.

BELECTRIC is one of Europe’s leading EPC service providers in the development, construction and operation of solar power plants. The solar energy specialist looks back on more than 20 years of experience in power plant construction and has built over 4.4 gigawatts of capacity worldwide. BELECTRIC is a member of Elevion Group. Elevion Group B.V. is a European solution provider for all tasks related to the intelligent use of energy. With its focus on integrated energy services (ESCO), the Elevion Group delivers solutions that seamlessly combine sustainable CO2 reduction, continuous increase in energy efficiency, significant savings in energy costs, systems for renewable energy and all areas of technical building equipment and services. With over 60 consolidated companies the group operates in more than 12 countries, including Germany, Austria, Italy, Poland, Romania and Hungary.

Low Carbon creates large-scale renewable energy to fight climate change. They are building a net-zero energy company that will protect the planet for future generations. This defining purpose drives Low Carbon to deliver for its communities, investors, and the environment. Low Carbon is a long-standing certified B-Corporation and recognised as gold standard for its environmental impact. They invest in, develop, and operate solar, wind, energy storage, and energy from waste projects across the UK, Europe, and North America. Low Carbon is contributing to the world’s move to 100% renewable energy by creating and operating 20 GW of new capacity by 2030.

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BELECTRIC secures another major contract in the Netherlands

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  • BELECTRIC partners up with global renewable energy company, Low Carbon, to construct four photovoltaic systems in the Netherlands
  • Solar projects with a total capacity of more than 53 Megawatts Peak (MWp)
  • Experience in working with difficult soil conditions involving peat

Kolitzheim (Germany) – BELECTRIC secured another major contract in the Netherlands. By constructing four solar power plants for its new customer Low Carbon, solar energy specialist BELECTRIC continues to expand the company presence on the Dutch market.

After commissioning three Dutch solar farms earlier this year, BELECTRIC has now secured another major contract in the Netherlands. The Germany-based company has partnered with global renewable energy company Low Carbon. By constructing four more solar power plants in the Netherlands, BELECTRIC continues to expand its strong footprint on the Dutch market. The systems will be located in the provinces of Groningen (26.7 MWp) and Overijssel (7.4 MWp) as well as near Wijk bij Duurstede in the province of Utrecht (10.3 Mwp and 8.7 MWp). In total, they will have an installed capacity of about 53 MWp and consist of more than 88,000 solar modules. The project in Groningen will be equipped with a battery storage system. In addition, one of the two solar farms close to Wijk bij Duurstede sees BELECTRIC collaborate with a research facility, a Dutch university and a local farmer to test an agrivoltaics system on a part of the site.

“The construction of four new solar projects in the Netherlands is an important milestone for Low Carbon. We are delighted to be partnering with a specialist EPC service provider like BELECTRIC, as we grow our international renewable energy portfolio”, comments Justin Thesiger, Director of Operations & Asset Management at Low Carbon.

Being chosen to construct the four plants is a testament to BELECTRIC’s experience. The solar energy specialist carried out numerous assessments to tailor each system’s design ideally to the respective area. This in-depth approach made it possible to contend with multiple challenging conditions associated with the solar site locations including difficult soil conditions involving peat, challenging topography, archeological features and access difficulties.

Esther Jantosch, Head of Sales Netherlands at BELECTRIC, adds: “We are proud to be partnering with Low Carbon. Their ambitious goals in terms of not only growth but also a more sustainable energy generation align extremely well with ours. We are excited to work hand in hand on their extensive pipeline of solar plants.”

BELECTRIC is one of Europe’s leading EPC service providers in the development, construction and operation of solar power plants. The solar energy specialist looks back on more than 20 years of experience in power plant construction and has built over 4 gigawatts of capacity worldwide. BELECTRIC is a member of Elevion Group. Elevion Group BV is one of Europe’s leading energy service providers in the field of modern energy solutions that focus on sustainability and climate neutrality. Elevion Group belongs among Germany’s market leaders in this segment. The group currently is comprised of approximately 60 consolidated companies and employs more than 4,700 people in twelve countries – in addition to Germany, these include the Netherlands, Austria, Italy, Hungary, Poland, Romania, and China.

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BELECTRIC completes three more large-scale PV plants in the Netherlands

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  • Solar parks with a total capacity of over 57 megawatts completed on schedule
  • BELECTRIC underlines its role as one of the leading EPC providers in the Dutch market

Kolitzheim (Germany) – BELECTRIC commissions three more large-scale solar parks for Kronos Solar in the Netherlands. With the timely completion of the PV systems “Losser” (26.9 MWp), “Lochem I” (20.7 MWp) and “Lochem II” (9.9 MWp), BELECTRIC underlines its role as a leading builder and operator of solar systems in the Dutch market.

BELECTRIC has installed three solar parks with a total capacity of over 57 megawatts peak (MWp) for its customer Kronos Solar. The systems in the Dutch provinces of Overijssel and Gelderland consist of more than 128,000 solar modules combined and produce enough green electricity to supply the equivalent of around 18,000 homes in a climate friendly manner. BELECTRIC also provides operation and maintenance services (O&M) for the PV plants.

“We are delighted that Kronos Solar placed their trust in us again”, explains Dr. Thorsten Blanke, Managing Director at BELECTRIC GmbH. “With more than 164 MWp of installed capacity, we are one of the leading EPC providers in the Dutch market.” Esther Jantosch, Head of Sales Netherlands at BELECTRIC, adds: “From complicated soil conditions and restrictions due to high-voltage lines to demanding grid connection concepts – we have mastered numerous challenges in the context of these three projects. With innovative projects such as the “Haringvliet Zuid” hybrid power plant, we have also been able to demonstrate that we can respond to the specific requirements of the market.” The “Haringvliet Zuid” energy park, which went into operation in 2021, is the Netherlands’ first green hybrid power plant. It combines a wind farm, battery storage and a 38 MW photovoltaic system installed by BELECTRIC.

Dr. Alexander Arcache, CEO of Kronos Solar Projects GmbH, welcomes the commissioning of the three large-scale systems: “With our shift towards IPP and long term asset management, BELECTRIC’s proven quality and commercial competitiveness are ever more important to us. At Kronos Solar, we put great emphasis on power plant outperformance and low O&M costs. BELECTRIC is the right partner too in this regard.”

BELECTRIC is one of the world’s leading EPC service providers in the development, construction and operation of solar power plants. The solar energy specialist looks back on more than 20 years of experience in power plant construction and has built over 4 gigawatts of capacity worldwide. BELECTRIC is a member of Elevion Group. Elevion Group BV is one of Europe’s leading energy service providers in the field of modern energy solutions that focus on sustainability and climate neutrality. Elevion Group belongs among Germany’s market leaders in this segment. The group currently is comprised of approximately 54 consolidated companies and employs more than 4,100 people at 87 locations in nine countries – in addition to Germany, these include the Netherlands, Austria, Italy, Hungary, Poland, Romania, and China. The owner of Elevion is ČEZ Group, one of the Top 10 companies in the European energy market.

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BELECTRIC completes solar farm at Vattenfall’s first green hybrid power plant in the Netherlands

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  • The Haringvliet Zuid energy park in the province of South Holland combines a large-scale solar farm (38 MW) with a wind farm and a battery storage system
  • BELECTRIC will also take on the operation and maintenance (O&M) of the solar projec

Kolitzheim (Germany) – BELECTRIC has completed a solar power system for Vattenfall’s first full hybrid power plant. The Haringvliet Zuid energy park consists of a wind farm (22 MW) and a battery storage system (12 MW), as well as a large-scale photovoltaic plant which was constructed and commissioned on schedule by the German solar specialist BELECTRIC. The solar farm alone covers an area of around 30 hectares and has an installed capacity of 38 MW. The hybrid power plant is designed to generate and store renewable energy and was built on the island of Goeree-Overflakkee in the province of South Holland, around 30 kilometres south west of Rotterdam. BELECTRIC will also take on the operation and maintenance (O&M) of the solar farm for an initial period of
two years.

“The hybrid power plant of our customer Vattenfall is a truly forward-thinking concept. That’s why we are particularly proud that we were part of this innovative project and have delivered the solar plant with an installed capacity of 38 MW on time and to a very high quality,” explains Ingo Alphéus, CEO of BELECTRIC Solar & Battery GmbH. “By the end of 2021 we will have installed more than 160 MW of solar capacity in the Netherlands, making us one of the country’s leading players in the sector.”

Paolo Pimentel, Director Project Delivery at Vattenfall, says: “Haringvliet is our biggest solar plant so far and the first hybrid one. This successful combination of solar, wind and batteries represents the joint efforts of a purpose-driven team that worked hard during a turbulent year hampered by COVID 19 restrictions. This is an awesome milestone for Vattenfall and an important step towards our ambition of fossil free living within one generation. We celebrate the resilience of our team members and recognize all the stakeholders involved in this project, especially our selected EPC partner BELECTRIC.”

The solar farm completed by BELECTRIC complements the power generation profile of the wind farm. They are combined with a battery storage system which results in a utility-scale green power plant – which will play an important role in helping stabilise the power grid. Building a hybrid project has significantly higher demands than a ’stand-alone‘ solar power plant – not only in terms of coordinating planning and construction so that the solar power plant, the wind farm and battery storage system can be delivered in parallel, but also in terms of the project-specific functionality of its SCADA system. BELECTRIC, with its customer Vattenfall, developed and successfully implemented optimised solutions for monitoring and controlling the solar park, which take into account market price developments, weather forecasts and power grid requirements.

BELECTRIC is one of the world’s leading EPC (engineering-procurement-construction) service providers in the development and construction of ground-mounted solar power plants and rooftop PV systems. BELECTRIC looks back on 20 years of experience in power plant construction and has built almost 4 gigawatts of capacity to date. The company monitors more than 530 solar farms with a total installed capacity of more than 2.7 gigawatts worldwide, making BELECTRIC one of the top five O&M service providers in the world.

BELECTRIC wins contract to construct three solar farms in the Netherlands

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  • Agreement for solar projects with total installed capacity of 57 MW signed with Kronos solar
  • Solar farms “Hof van Twente” (9 MWp) and “Hoogeveen” (24 MWp) commissioned on schedule
  • By the end of 2021, BELECTRIC will have implemented more than 160 MW of solar capacity and thus be one of the leading PV plant manufacturers and operators in the Dutch market

Kolitzheim (Germany) – The German solar power specialist BELECTRIC continues to expand its presence in the Dutch solar market: After the “Hof van Twente” (more than 9 MW) and “Hoogeveen” solar farms (approx. 24 MW) were commissioned on schedule last year, BELECTRIC has now secured the next large contract in the Netherlands. As EPC (engineering-procurement-construction) service provider, the solar specialists are building three PV plants with a total installed capacity of 57 megawatts (MW) on behalf of Kronos Solar.

Together, the plants comprise 126,700 solar modules and will be built in the provinces of Overijssel and Gelderland. The projects will be completed and on generating before the end of this year. Once fully operational, they will produce enough green electricity to supply the equivalent of 18,000 homes with green energy. BELECTRIC will also act as operations & maintenance (O&M) service provider for Kronos Solar.

“We are delighted that Kronos Solar is once again using our services as part of their growth strategy for the Netherlands and has contracted us to build and operate three further plants”, explains Ingo Alphéus, CEO, BELECTRIC Solar & Battery GmbH. “By the end of 2021 we will have installed more than 160 MW of solar capacity in the Netherlands, making us one of the country’s leading players in the sector.”

“BELECTRIC’s reliability and quality is a great help to us in managing our company’s growth. In particular, BELECTRIC’s ability to support us in all countries and across all voltage levels and varying project sizes. This is extremely important to us, especially with our project pipeline of over two gigawatts,” adds Dr Alexander Arcache, CEO of Kronos Solar Projects GmbH.

In addition to the projects for Kronos Solar, BELECTRIC is currently finalising a solar project with an installed capacity of 38 MW for Vattenfall Duurzame Energie N.V.’s “Haringvliet Zuid” energy park southwest of Rotterdam. This hybrid system comprises a 22-MW wind farm, a 12-MW battery storage system as well as the ground-mounted photovoltaic plant that is being realised by BELECTRIC. For this solar plant, the German company will also act as operations and maintenance service provider.

BELECTRIC is one of the world’s leading EPC service providers in the development and construction of ground-mounted solar power plants and rooftop PV systems. BELECTRIC looks back on 20 years of experience in power plant construction and has built almost 4 gigawatts of capacity to date. The company monitors more than 530 solar farms with a total installed capacity of more than 2.7 gigawatts worldwide, making BELECTRIC one of the top five O&M service providers

BELECTRIC expands PV business in the Netherlands

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  • Solar projects with a total installed capacity of more than 38 MW completed
  • Operations and maintenance service agreements secured
  • Installation of up to 50 MW planned for 2019

Kolitzheim, Germany – Since the company successfully entered the market in 2018, BELECTRIC has constructed the “Zonnepark Lange Runde” (14.2 MWp) and “Zeeland Refinery” (12.4 MWp) projects, two turn-key photovoltaic power stations in the Netherlands. In addition, BELECTRIC has been selected as the operations and maintenance service provider for the solar parks. The service agreements comprise remote system monitoring, regular inspections and on-site support in the event of faults. Furthermore BELECTRIC supplied several PV systems (total capacity 12 MWp) with the innovative PEG substructure system in the Limburg region. BELECTRIC has already signed the contracts for a further 7.5-MW PEG system.

“The Dutch solar market will evolve into one of the key PV markets in Europe over the next few years. Therefore, I am delighted that we have secured a firm foothold in this market and that our customers were happy with how we implemented our first PV projects here”, explains David Johann, Vice President Sales Netherlands, BELECTRIC Solar & Battery GmbH. “And that is only the beginning. In regions like Friesland, Flevoland and Zeeland, but also in North and South Holland there is plenty of potential for solar parks. We want to be one of the leading engineering companies in realising this potential.”

BELECTRIC is planning solar projects with a total capacity of up to 50 megawatts in the Netherlands this year, some of them with the PEG system.

Solar projects with a total installed capacity of more than 38 MW completed

The capacity of solar projects erected by BELECTRIC in the role of EPC (engineering, procurement, construction) service provider totals over 38 MW. The “Zonnepark Lange Runde” solar park with an installed capacity of 14.2 MWp was constructed in the Drenthe province, commissioned by Norwegian energy company Statkraft. This solar park is the first 1,500-volts system in the Benelux region. The system consists of over 118,000 solar collectors and generates enough green electricity to supply the equivalent of 4,000 households. The system has been operational since December 21st 2017 and the land is maintained by grazing sheep.
The PV system “Zeeland Refinery” with an installed capacity of 12.4 MWp was constructed by BELECTRIC for the company Total in the Zeeland province and commissioned in July 2018. The PV system consists of over 28,000 solar collectors and generates enough green electricity to supply the equivalent of 3,500 households.
The PV systems featuring the innovative PEG substructure have a total installed capacity of 12 MWp. Due to the lightweight construction of the PEG system, foundations are not required. Significantly reduced height and floor space, less material and a simple construction reduce labour costs and shorten the time period between planning and commissioning the system. A total of eleven systems were erected in the Limburg region in just a few weeks and construction was completed in March 2019. They produce enough climate-friendly electricity to supply the equivalent of 3,500 households.