• 27.5 MWdc solar plant secured under Germany’s EEG tenders, targeting 28,700 MWh annual generation.
• Estimated 9,500 tonnes of CO₂ avoided per year, supplying commercial and industrial demand in the Pomeranian Triangle.
• Hybrid 30 MWh battery storage scheme in development as part of a broader 2 GW German solar and BESS pipeline.

Zelestra has advanced construction of its 27.5 MWdc Klevenow solar project, strengthening its position in one of Europe’s most competitive renewable power markets.

The project, located in northeastern Germany, was awarded under the country’s Renewable Energy Sources Act tender regime, known as the EEG. That framework remains central to Berlin’s strategy to scale renewable generation while maintaining price discipline and grid reliability.

Following the initial works phase, most of the ground mounting posts are in place. Half of the low voltage cabling has been laid, and the high voltage transformer has been installed in the substation area. Solar modules are scheduled to arrive within the next two weeks. Full commercial operation is expected before the end of Q2 2026.

Construction is supporting around 40 local jobs, embedding the project in the regional economy at a time when federal and state authorities are under pressure to demonstrate tangible economic benefits from the energy transition.

Output, Emissions and Industrial Demand

Once operational, Klevenow is projected to generate approximately 28,700 MWh of clean electricity annually. Zelestra estimates that this will avoid roughly 9,500 tonnes of CO₂ per year. The power will serve commercial and industrial demand in the nearby Pomeranian Triangle, a regional cluster where energy costs and supply stability remain critical competitiveness factors.

For corporate buyers and industrial operators, projects of this scale contribute incremental but meaningful capacity into a grid navigating coal phase out timelines, rising electrification demand and volatile wholesale pricing. Germany’s federal climate targets require sustained additions of renewable capacity this decade to meet binding European Union obligations and national emissions reduction pathways.

Hybridization and Storage Strategy

Beyond the initial solar build, Zelestra is developing a 30 MWh battery energy storage system at Klevenow. The hybrid configuration is designed to enhance flexibility, support local demand peaks and improve grid integration.

Battery storage has become a strategic priority across Germany as renewable penetration increases. Hybrid assets capable of smoothing intermittency are increasingly attractive to utilities, traders and industrial off takers seeking predictable supply profiles.

Klevenow forms part of a broader 2 GW pipeline Zelestra is progressing in Germany, spanning 25 solar and 15 battery projects. The company’s accelerated expansion follows its acquisition of East Energy in October 2024, a move that strengthened its local development and execution capabilities.

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Executive View and Pipeline Scale

Robert Hienz, Zelestra’s CEO in Germany, said: “The Klevenow project marks the beginning of a busy construction period for Zelestra in Germany. We anticipate breaking ground on more than 120 MW of solar capacity this year, across the five projects we have secured in EEG tenders. We look forward to achieving full commercial operation at Klevenow this summer and continuing to advance our pipeline of more than 2 GW of BESS and solar projects across the country as the year progresses.”

The reference to more than 120 MW of additional solar capacity this year places Klevenow within a coordinated buildout rather than a standalone development. For investors and infrastructure funds tracking European renewables, execution velocity and tender success rates remain core indicators of platform strength.

Governance, Capital and Strategic Positioning

Germany’s energy transition rests on a blend of federal policy instruments, competitive auctions and private capital deployment. EEG tender awards provide revenue visibility, while hybridization with storage enhances long term asset resilience in evolving market conditions.

Zelestra’s German team now exceeds 70 professionals across Hamburg, Berlin and Rostock. The leadership group brings decades of experience delivering projects in the country, a factor that remains decisive in navigating permitting, grid connection and community engagement.

For C suite leaders and institutional investors, the Klevenow project reflects a broader shift in the European power landscape. Medium scale solar combined with storage is moving from policy aspiration to operational reality. As Germany accelerates toward its climate targets, projects such as Klevenow will be judged not only on megawatts installed, but on their ability to integrate, stabilize and finance the next phase of the continent’s energy transition.

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