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Regional exchange on the energy transition at BELECTRIC

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  • Meet & Greet at BELECTRIC headquarters with Wölfe Würzburg and the handball club’s partners
  • Exchange around cooperation opportunities in the regional energy transition

Kolitzheim (Germany) – At its headquarters in Kolitzheim, the solar company BELECTRIC hosted a Meet & Greet with players and representatives of the handball club Wölfe Würzburg as well as the club’s partners. The companies present exchanged views on cooperation opportunities in the regional energy transition.

On October 9th, 2023, the Franconian solar company BELECTRIC met with representatives of the handball club Wölfe Würzburg and the club’s partners at its headquarters in Kolitzheim near Schweinfurt to discuss the regional energy transition. After a joint tour of a solar farm constructed by BELECTRIC, the attendees discussed how they could cooperate to make the Main-Franconia region a little more sustainable. One of the topics was the leasing of areas for solar power plants and its positive influence on local biodiversity.

Roland Sauer, Managing Director of Wölfe Würzburg, comments: “From the point of view of all participants, it was a successful event. The management of BELECTRIC impressively presented their concept for climate and environmentally friendly energy projects. In many individual discussions, the topic of sustainability as well as BELECTRIC’s vision were discussed in greater depth. Wölfe Würzburg are proud to carry this vision to the outside world and to support it through their network!”

In addition to BELECTRIC employees from various departments and the Wölfe Würzburg, representatives from seven regional companies were present. Towards the end of the event, the attendees were happy about a celebrity visit: the players from the third-division handball team stopped by for a Meet & Greet, took photos with the participants and signed autographs.

Thorsten Blanke, Managing Director of BELECTRIC, was pleased about the visit: “We support the Wölfe Würzburg because we are rooted in this region. It is important to us. Together, we discuss the energy transition and evaluate whether there can be specific projects to advance our home region.”

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 4.6 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.

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BELECTRIC opens office in Berlin

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  • New office in Berlin-Mitte
  • BELECTRIC expands its network of locations in Germany

Kolitzheim / Berlin (Germany) – Solar company BELECTRIC from Lower Franconia opens an office in Berlin. The centrally located, modern office in the German capital offers space for more than 20 employees.

BELECTRIC opens another German office in the centrally located district of Berlin-Mitte. In the presence of Jaroslav Macek, CEO of BELECTRIC’s parent company Elevion Group, Jan Kalina, board member at CEZ, and the BELECTRIC Managing Directors Thorsten Blanke and Daniel Rehm, the capital office was inaugurated. Thanks to desk sharing, the Franconian solar company’s new office offers almost 30 workplaces for employees from all company divisions. With its fifth office in Germany to date, BELECTRIC is expanding its network of locations. In addition to the good accessibility of the location for employees, the proximity to relevant customers, associations and political activities were important reasons for the decision.

«For us as an internationally operating company with employees from more than 20 nations, an office in the German capital is an important step. As part of the energy industry, it is enormously important for us to be close to political decisions. We are therefore involved in the different relevant industry associations. In addition, the new location will also help us attract all the employees we need to continue our growth path. We were already able to welcome the first new employee to the office», explains Thorsten Blanke, Managing Director of BELECTRIC. “Furthermore, employees who had moved from Berlin to Franconia to work at BELECTRIC are back in the capital and working in the new office.”

The headquarters of the solar company will remain in Kolitzheim near Schweinfurt in Lower Franconia. Here, BELECTRIC employs more than 280 people in a wide range of areas – from Engineering and Project Management to Sales. In Kolitzheim, the medium-sized company also trains young people in eight different commercial and technical professions every year.

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 4.6 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.

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BELECTRIC strengthens its return to the UK with another large-scale project

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  • Construction of a 28.5 Megawatt Peak (MWp) solar farm for Luminous Energy
  • BELECTRIC underlines its recent return to the United Kingdom as EPC service provider

Kolitzheim (Germany) – BELECTRIC, Member of Elevion Group, strengthens its recent return to the United Kingdom (UK) as an EPC (Engineering, Procurement, Construction) service provider. The solar energy specialist partners with Luminous Energy to install a large-scale solar power plant near Norwich in England.

After announcing the signing of EPC contracts for two solar farms with more than 100 MWp of solar capacity in the United Kingdom last December, BELECTRIC expands its British EPC pipeline by another 28.5 MWp and hereby underlines its presence in the market. The solar energy specialist has been awarded the contract to construct Bracon Ash solar farm near Norwich in Norfolk (England) for Luminous Energy, an established UK-based renewable energy and battery storage developer. The solar power plant is expected to be commissioned in the summer of 2024 and generate enough electricity to power more than 9,500 households annually. To reach the highest yields possible in a country with less solar radiation than many other European markets, BELECTRIC relies on cutting edge technology with bifacial n-type modules. Bifacial cells are able to absorb solar radiation from the front and the back of the module. N-type cells are built upside down compared to typically used solar cells, with the negatively doped side serving as the basis. This leads to higher efficiency and increases the solar farm’s profitability.

David Bryson, COO of Luminous Energy, said: “We are delighted to continue our contribution to the fight against global climate change with the construction of Bracon Ash Solar Farm, which aligns with South Norfolk Council’s emissions reduction goals as well as the national target to achieve net zero by 2050. It also demonstrates our dedication to working closely with local communities. The final design, which incorporates community feedback is expected to deliver a 203% net biodiversity gain.»

BELECTRIC first joined forces with Luminous Energy in 2013 when the two companies signed a joint development agreement and subsequently went on to develop a number of successful projects together. Both firms are delighted to be partnering together again ten years later. BELECTRIC will also oversee operations and maintenance of Bracon Ash solar farm once fully constructed.

«We are excited to once again collaborate with Luminous Energy on the Bracon Ash Solar Farm project. This partnership is a testament to our expertise in the international solar sector and history of working successfully together,» comments Barry Bennett, Managing Director of BELECTRIC subsidiary BELECTRIC Solar Ltd. UK.

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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 becomes a partner of Wölfe Würzburg

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  • BELECTRIC will be supporting the Wölfe Würzburg handball club from the 2023/2024 season onwards
  • From the region, for the region: Cooperation creates opportunities for professionals and trainees

Kolitzheim (Germany)  – BELECTRIC, a member of Elevion Group, will be supporting the Wölfe Würzburg handball club starting with the coming season. The partnership between the solar energy specialist and the third division club is also intended to benefit professionals and trainees from the German Mainfranken region.

The German solar energy company BELECTRIC from Lower Franconia becomes a partner of Wölfe Würzburg. Wölfe Würzburg are a handball club from Rimpar near Würzburg, Germany, that will be competing in the third national handball division in the 2023/2024 season. By partnering with Wölfe, the Kolitzheim-based company BELECTRIC is giving something back to its home region and creating opportunities to get to know the medium-sized company with solar projects throughout Europe better – true to the motto «from the region, for the region». Every year, BELECTRIC trains young people in eight different commercial and technical professions and employs more than 250 people at its headquarters in Kolitzheim near Schweinfurt.

«With BELECTRIC, Wölfe have a strong partner at their side. The corporate philosophies of BELECTRIC and Wölfe fit together perfectly and complement each other well. With our dual concept of sport and career, we see great synergies and can make an important contribution in terms of recruiting and perception through our image. BELECTRIC and Wölfe stand for continuity and regionality, which connects as well as opens up opportunities for both partners. We are proud to win a partner like BLECTRIC for the Wölfe project», comments Roland Sauer, Managing Director of Wölfe Würzburg.

Handball is a sport that inspires regardless of gender, origin or age. With employees from more than 20 nations, BELECTRIC also stands for an open-minded, cosmopolitan attitude. Starting with the coming season, the logo of the solar energy company will be on display at all Wölfe home games in the tectake ARENA in Würzburg. In addition, various joint activities are planned, for example a Meet & Greet where everyone interested can get to know not only BELECTRIC but also the professional handball players from Wölfe Würzburg up close.

Thorsten Blanke, Managing Director at BELECTRIC, welcomes the cooperation: «We are looking forward to working with Wölfe Würzburg. Handball is a team sport. At BELECTRIC, we also work hand in hand. Like the Wölfe, we are successful because we are a team. This is how we have been able to construct more than 4.4 gigawatts of solar capacity in our company’s history, including 11 solar farms here in Bavaria in the last three years alone.»

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 over 60 consolidated companies and employs more than 4,400 people in twelve countries – in addition to Germany, these include the Netherlands, Austria, Italy, Hungary, Poland, Romania, and China.

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BELECTRIC signs UK Operations and Maintenance agreement with NextEnergy Solar Fund for approximately 150 Megawatt

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  • BELECTRIC and NextEnergy Solar Fund sign Operations and Maintenance (O&M) framework agreement
  • O&M agreement for solar farms with a total capacity of at least 150 Megawatts Peak (MWp)
  • O&M process overseen by WiseEnergy, NextEnergy Solar Fund’s (NESF) operating asset manager
  • BELECTRIC extends its strong O&M footprint in the United Kingdom

Kolitzheim (Germany) / Brinkworth (United Kingdom) – BELECTRIC Solar Ltd UK and NextEnergy Solar Fund, a specialist solar and energy storage climate impact fund, sign a framework agreement for more than 150 MWp in O&M following a competitive tender process run by WiseEnergy®. Since September 2022, BELECTRIC has been providing O&M services for the first three photovoltaic systems.

After signing a framework agreement for the next three years, BELECTRIC will add an expected portfolio of at least ten solar farms with a total capacity of more than 150 MWp to its O&M footprint in the United Kingdom. The solar power plants range from 5 MWp to 34 MWp in capacity and are located in various counties across England, including Dorset, East Sussex and Lincolnshire. BELECTRIC has been providing O&M services for the first three systems since late 2022.

Dan Kingscote, Commercial and Strategic Projects Manager at WiseEnergy, says: «We are delighted to start our strategic relationship with BELECTRIC following what was an extremely competitive tender process. Through the tender process we have looked to extract more value from our contractors by applying an innovative approach to O&M; throughout the process we have been impressed with BELECTRIC’s diligence, industry knowledge and alignment with the values which we have applied to try and approach traditional O&M challenges in a novel way. We look forward to working with them.”

WiseEnergy is NextEnergy Group’s operating asset manager and a leading specialist operating asset manager in the solar sector. Since its founding, WiseEnergy has provided solar asset management, monitoring and technical due diligence services to over 1,350 utility-scale solar power plants with an installed capacity in excess of 1.8 GWp. WiseEnergy clients comprise leading banks and equity financiers in the energy and infrastructure sector.

«We are proud that WiseEnergy has chosen us to take care of such an extensive portfolio of solar projects. BELECTRIC brings more than 20 years of experience in various climate zones to the table. With an O&M footprint of a few hundred MWp in the United Kingdom alone and 1.7 GWp on a global scale, we are one of the leading operations and maintenance service providers in the solar industry. WiseEnergy will benefit from our in-depth expertise”, adds Barry Bennett, Managing Director at BELECTRIC Solar Ltd UK.

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 reenters the UK market by constructing 100 MWp of solar capacity

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  • BELECTRIC returns to the United Kingdom as EPC service provider
  • Construction of two solar farms with over 100 Megawatts Peak (MWp) capacity for Vantage RE Limited
  • Single-axis trackers and battery storage systems to secure maximum yields

Kolitzheim (Germany) – By constructing two large-scale solar farms for Vantage RE Limited in England, BELECTRIC returns to the United Kingdom as an EPC (Engineering, Procurement, Construction) service provider. The photovoltaic systems will have a combined capacity of more than 100 Megawatts Peak (MWp).

BELECTRIC will build two solar farms with a combined installed capacity of more than 100 MWp in England. The photovoltaic plants will be located near Hook in the region of Hampshire (66.5 MWp) and Eastfields in Warwickshire (34.8 MWp). Consisting of almost 170,000 solar modules, they can supply the equivalent of 37,000 homes with green energy. Eastfields will be executed using bifacial solar modules mounted on single-axis trackers – a promising technology for the future of solar energy in countries like the UK. In addition, both solar farms will be equipped with a battery storage system. “We are proud to have won Vantage RE as a partner. Being chosen to construct these two exciting projects underlines our expertise in the construction of tracker projects in Nordic countries as well as the integration of storage solutions into the overall solar system”, adds David Johann, Head of Sales Europe at BELECTRIC. Construction is expected to begin in the second quarter of 2023.

BELECTRIC’s customer Vantage RE Ltd. owns, develops and operates a portfolio of renewable energy assets in the United Kingdom and Europe. Ian Chisholm, Head of Solar Asset Management at Vantage RE Limited, comments: “This is an important milestone for Vantage RE and marks the broadening of our activities into project development. We’re pleased to be working with BELECTRIC, who bring their extensive expertise as we deliver our two new solar farms.”

The two solar farms mark BELECTRIC’s return to the United Kingdom as an EPC service provider. After the company’s withdrawal from the business in the UK in 2015, the British BELECTRIC team continued to take care of Operations and Maintenance of own-built as well as third-party solar systems. Now that the photovoltaics and energy storage market in the United Kingdom is experiencing a bright period of growth, BELECTRIC benefits from its existing structures in the country. “The UK market has been our home for over ten years. We are pleased to live in a time when there is such a growth expected for the next few years”, explains Barry Bennett, Managing Director of BELECTRIC subsidiary BELECTRIC Solar Ltd. UK.

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 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 constructs solar farm on ash settling pond in Saxony

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  • Start of construction for a 17 megawatt solar power plant in Böhlen in Saxony (Germany)
  • Plant to be built on the site of an industrial tailings pond
  • Complicated ground conditions with construction rubble and ash from a coal-fired power plant

Kolitzheim (Germany) – For its customer LEAG and their project developer EP New Energies, BELECTRIC installs a solar farm on the site of an industrial tailings pond. The photovoltaic system is designed specifically for the complex soil conditions of the area.

In Böhlen, district of Leipzig, the German solar company BELECTRIC has started constructing a 17 MWp solar power plant. The system consists of around 30,000 modules and will supply almost 6,000 households with green electricity. A special feature is the area on which the solar farm is being built. It is the site of a tailings pond for brown coal, which is located directly on the area of a former opencast mine. The settling, corrosive soil with construction rubble and ash from the coal-fired power plant in the subsoil requires intensive planning. “In order to design the solar farm specifically for the special requirements of the area, we carried out static tests early on and took soil samples», explains Martin Kunz, responsible Project Manager at BELECTRIC. “The construction of the electrical power line poses another challenge. It runs through the landfill area and is ultimately connected to the medium voltage in the cable cellar of the neighbouring coal-fired power plant. This was possible thanks to the many years of experience of our AC team.”

When constructing the open-space system, there is a special sensitivity towards animal protection. For example, certain areas are exempt from construction works to protect the native sand lizard. At the same time, flower strips and stone-wood piles are formed. They will provide shelter for the lizards or blindworms. The commissioning of the plant is planned for the first half of 2023.

“The construction of the Böhlen solar power plant marks another milestone in the transformation process of LEAG towards a renewable energy company, while EP New Energies is supporting with its project development. Despite the complex conditions related to the ground, but also the requirements of nature conservation, we can now start the construction phase at full speed without any major delays in project delivery”, says Florian Beyer, Project Manager Renewables at EP New Energies.

“We are glad that LEAG and EP New Energies have chosen us as their partner for the construction of this exciting solar farm”, adds Thomas Dorsch, Head of Sales Germany at BELECTRIC. “This is our first joint project – and it will certainly not be the last.”

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 repowers large-scale project in Israel

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  • BELECTRIC signs contract for Israel’s largest repowering project
  • Retrofit works to increase project capacity from 55 MWp to 88 MWp
  • Halutziot solar farm to become one of Israel’s first hybrid projects combining PV and storage

Kolitzheim (Germany) / Be’er Sheva (Israel) – BELECTRIC is repowering the Halutziot solar farm for its customer Enlight in Israel. By replacing parts of the existing technology, the solar energy specialist increases the project’s capacity from 55 Megawatts Peak (MWp) to 88 Megawatts Peak, which makes Halutziot Israel’s largest repowering project.

Halutziot solar farm is situated in the Negev desert in Israel and was originally commissioned in 2015. At the time of commissioning, it became Israel’s largest PV plant. BELECTRIC will now replace 180,000 existing modules with 161,000 new high capacity modules. The retrofit works also include replacing the inverters and transformers on site. In addition, an energy storage system will be installed. This makes Halutziot one of Israel’s first hybrid projects combining solar energy and battery storage. It is also the first time that BELECTRIC has signed an EPC contract with Enlight, an Israel-based investment company and important player in the Israeli and global PV market.

Yaron Lado, Business Development Manager at BELECTRIC Israel, comments: “We thank Enlight for choosing us to lead this project, including the repowering works, main equipment upgrade and storage system integration all while assuring minimum downtime for the project, connected to the high voltage grid. We are thankful for this vote of confidence, and are looking forward to expanding our collaboration in future projects.“

Replacement works have started, and the construction works are expected to be finished by the second quarter of 2023. BELECTRIC will also take on operation and maintenance (O&M) services for the repowered project.

“After the successful completion of the 60 MWp retrofit works performed by BELECTRIC for EDF in 2020 and 2021, I am very glad this experience brought us the opportunity to participate in this exciting project. I am confident it will bring further opportunities for cooperation with our new customer Enlight”, adds Anna Velikansky, Managing Director of BELECTRIC Israel Ltd..

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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