Solar Energy Projects
Your photovoltaics expert
Photovoltaic (PV) systems harness solar energy to generate electricity. Depending on the system design and intended use, the electricity generated can be consumed on site or fed into the grid. Leasing suitable land for a solar project may also be an option. Together, we assess which model best suits your site and requirements.
Potential benefits of a solar system for businesses, associations, local authorities:
- Make productive use of existing rooftops and open land for solar power generation
- Assess how self-consumption could affect electricity procurement costs
- Increase the share of self-generated electricity in your overall consumption
- Generate your own electricity from solar energy
- Plan investments based on a project-specific financial feasibility assessment
Would you like to generate solar power on your roof?
Individual planning and advice
No two solar projects are the same. Factors such as the local solar irradiation value, the structural requirements of a roof or possible sources of shade are critical for economic efficiency and alignment.
We will determine whether your roof is suitable with a non-binding inspection appointment on-site. An initial assessment of the expected income the system could yield is also possible at this stage. Then we can develop a location concept for you.
Planning PV Projects for Economic Viability
The economic viability of a photovoltaic system depends on a range of project-specific factors. These include the location, system size, investment costs, self-consumption, electricity marketing and financing. We analyse these factors and advise you on the available options and your responsibilities as an operator.
We select system components based on technical requirements, quality standards and the specific conditions of each project. After commissioning, we can also support you with operations management and maintenance services as needed.
Feeding into the public power grid
In Germany, electricity fed into the public grid may qualify for remuneration under the Renewable Energy Sources Act (Erneuerbare-Energien-Gesetz, EEG). We would be happy to explain the current legal framework and applicable remuneration rates. The remuneration per kilowatt-hour is determined by factors including the commissioning date and the type and size of the system. For example, rooftop systems may receive higher remuneration rates than ground-mounted systems.
Project-specific planning provides the basis for assessing the system's economic viability.
Services for ongoing system operations
Solar installations are exposed to various environmental conditions and technical stresses throughout their operating life. Regular inspections and monitoring can help identify irregularities at an early stage and limit potential losses in energy yield. If faults occur, our service teams support their analysis and resolution.
Our service offer includes, for example, linking your system to a yield monitoring system, regular visual inspections of the system elements, shade checks, thermographic tests using thermal imaging cameras or performance measurements. The various service packages can be booked individually for every system.
On-site use of solar energy
The EEG provides a framework for the self-consumption of self-generated solar electricity. Depending on the generation profile, consumption patterns and electricity procurement costs, self-consumption can reduce the amount of electricity purchased from the grid. Whether self-consumption or feeding electricity into the grid is more economically advantageous depends on the specific conditions of each installation.
That is why we assess on-site electricity demand and potential usage models individually as part of the project planning process.
Get a picture: Solarpark Magdeburg
The Magdeburg solar farm is an outstanding example for the successful transformation of a former landfill site (Cracauer Anger) into a high-performance solar farm. Under the direction of VSB, a photovoltaic farm was created within just five months, covering the energy needs of around 11,000 people.
We work closely with local authorities, property owners and other regional partners in the construction of your photovoltaic system. Depending on the project, we also involve local service providers and businesses in its implementation.
We’ll take care of this for you:
- Yield assessment
- Legal review, conclusion of contracts
- Optimisation of existing systems or farm planning
- Applying for the necessary land use and development plans
- Detailed technical planning (e.g. regarding shade)
- Support in licensing procedure
- Determine suitable grid connection Points
- Conclude contractual agreements with grid operators and energy suppliers
- Project planning, in consideration of environmental demands and requirements
- Creating or commissioning reports
- Planning and carrying out compensation and replacement measures
- Commissioning regional construction and transport companies
- Creating a tailor-made financing concept with the help of existing cooperation between VSB and individual Banks
- Disassembly and recycling
Sunny times for your solar farm – management and maintenance
The performance of a solar farm depends on its technical components, as well as effective management and regular maintenance. Through monitoring, maintenance and technical inspections, we support reliable plant operation and help make the most of the system’s technical potential.
Optimising existing solar farms
Is your project in the planning stage or do you already have a photovoltaics system? We will support you in every project phase or support your farm through targeted repowering.
- Maintenance and inspections scheduled with generation patterns in mind
- Monitoring and support for ongoing plant operations
- Financial planning and economic assessment
- Planning and optimisation of cabling in areas affected by partial shading
- Selection and replacement of modules and inverters