A cornerstone of the renewable energy transition
The latest generation of ground-mounted photovoltaic (PV) projects are reliable, efficient, and profitable even without subsidies.
Vital technology driving brighter futures
In the fight against climate change, large-scale ground-mounted PV is a critical piece of the puzzle. These projects produce steady supplies of green power, and are highly competitive even compared to other forms of renewable energy. Landowners and business leaders trust BayWa r.e. to tailor solutions that open up new revenue streams using their existing premises.
Services and solutions
PV is a versatile technology with a long history of successful applications. That lets us offer a broad range of specialist solar power services.
Project development and realisation
We’ve guided dozens of ground-mounted projects to success, we’ll do the same for yours.
Where can we take you?
You’re looking at our global website, but we’re also active in individual markets around the world.
Landowners: Help pave the way to sustainability
Farmland, fallow land, and former industrial or military land can play a vital role in getting more renewable energy into the grid. Owners can secure a stream of revenue for 20 years or more, with constant support from our technical experts.
Studies suggest solar parks have a positive impact on biodiversity, a concept we leverage as part of our design process. Elements like lizard hotels, beehives, and flower strips can add considerable environmental value to land.
Tracker vs fixed-tilt PV: What’s different?
Fixed-tilt PV
These systems are mounted on high-quality coated steel, with cabling optimised around faster maintenance and servicing.
Modules can’t follow the sun, but string inverters (easily and quickly replaced in the event of faults) counteract any yield loss.
Module rows are custom-tailored for individual sites to develop the ideal system setup for our customers. We adapt the generation profiles to expected electricity consumption and associated revenue mechanisms with the help of energy storage systems.
Tracker PV
Motor-driven single-axis tracking systems move PV modules to follow the sun, maximising exposure and solar power generation.
These systems typically achieve ~20% higher yields than standard south-facing fixed-tilt systems, quickly recouping higher initial investment costs.
Tracker systems keep production high, even outside the traditional midday peak. This ensures a steadier, more consistent energy supply.
Sharing the value with local communities
It’s vital that people living near our PV projects feel the benefit of renewable energy transition. As well as consistent communication and total transparency, we pioneer extra measures to secure community goodwill:
Social and environmental funds, taken from assets’ profits and managed by local people
Solar panels, provided pro bono to help neighbours start generating their own power
Local events and educational programmes, including site visits for schools
Training and employment for local people, a boost for regional economies
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Agri-PV
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Floating-PV
Floating-PV can synergise with other elements, like storage, to produce a more reliable and lucrative project.
Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS)
Placing BESS strategically across the power grid helps reduce the need for grid expansion by making better use of existing infrastructure.
