RWE is currently constructing two solar photovoltaic (PV) energy storage projects at the Garzweiler Mine in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, near the city of Bedburg. The Garzweiler Mine produces lignite for use in adjacent power plants.
A photovoltaic facility with a peak output capacity of 19.4 MWp and a storage capacity of 6.5 MW is now being erected right beneath the Konigshovener Hohe wind farm. The substructure is partially complete, and the first solar modules have been installed. At the western side of the open-pit mine, the Jackerath project with a solar capacity of 12.1 MWp and 4.1 MW of battery storage is being constructed. The batteries have a two-hour charging and discharging cycle.
Together, a total of over 58,340 modules will collect sunlight to produce green electricity for more than 7,250 homes.
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