Zelestra brings first German project into operation with 27.5 MW Klevenow solar plant
Published by Abby Butler,
Editorial Assistant
Energy Global,
Zelestra, a global, multi-technology, customer-focused renewable energy company, has reached full commercial operation at its 27.5 MWdc Klevenow solar plant in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Germany – the country’s first project to come online in the country.
Two more solar plants and a battery energy storage system (BESS) project are set to enter construction before the end of 2026.
Awarded through Germany’s EEG tenders, Klevenow supported around 40 jobs during construction and was completed in under six months. The plant comprises approximately 42 300 solar panels.
With expected annual production of 28 700 MWh, Klevenow will help avoid around 9500 tpy of CO2 emissions and support commercial and industrial energy demand in the nearby Pomeranian Triangle.
Mathias Kuenicke, CEO Germany at Zelestra, noted: “Bringing Klevenow into operation is an important milestone for Zelestra in Germany. It demonstrates our ability to move quickly from development into construction and operations, while building a strong platform for further growth. With two additional solar projects and our first German BESS project expected to start construction in the coming months, we are on track to grow our capacity in the country to more than 200 MW. I would like to thank the entire team for delivering this project on schedule and helping establish Zelestra’s operational presence in Germany.”
The project forms part of Zelestra’s accelerated growth plan in Germany, following the acquisition of East Energy in October 2024. The company has moved quickly from project development into construction and operations, with a German pipeline now exceeding 2 GW of solar, hybrid, wind, and BESS projects.
Zelestra has 70 employees in Germany, with offices in Berlin, Hamburg, Düsseldorf, and Rostock, and a senior leadership team with decades of experience delivering clean energy projects in the country.
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