Ampyr Solar Europe has commissioned a new photovoltaic cluster with a capacity of 45 megawatt-peak (MWp) in the Brandenburg region of Germany. The project brings together three separate installations — Gorgast Bahn, Gorgast Gewächshaus and Manschnow — now operating as a single electricity production unit.
The complex covers a total area of 40.6 hectares and includes nearly 75,000 solar panels. The system is designed to generate enough energy to meet the annual electricity needs of around 13,000 households. Ampyr Solar Europe estimates this capacity could reduce carbon dioxide emissions by approximately 22,000 tonnes per year.
Redevelopment of an unused site
The Gorgast Gewächshaus site was developed on a former industrial brownfield, requiring extensive rehabilitation work. These interventions included demolition of existing structures, removal of unexploded ordnance, and environmental compliance measures. The project thereby repurposes a previously inactive space without encroaching on agricultural or natural land.
The development of the cluster was carried out in coordination with local authorities, involving regional companies during the construction phase. This approach contributed to the integration of the project into the local economic fabric, supporting employment and services in the Brandenburg region.
A growing European portfolio
This project is part of Ampyr Solar Europe’s broader deployment strategy, which currently includes a combined photovoltaic and Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) pipeline exceeding 7 gigawatts (GW) across Europe. More than 3 GW of this capacity is located in Germany, highlighting the significance of the German market in the expansion of its operations.
Ampyr Solar Europe Chief Executive Officer Tarun Agrawal welcomed the commissioning of the Gorgast cluster, describing it as a model of collaboration and regional rollout. He stated that this project aligns with the company’s long-term ambitions for energy infrastructure across the European continent.
