MaxSolar's Bundorf Solar Park in Bavaria wins The smarter E AWARD 2024
The solar park with a solar capacity of 125 MWp, features 232,000 PV modules, 70,000 of which are operated by local citizens through the EGIS eG energy cooperative
The project includes innovative infrastructure such as a 250 kW heat pump paired with 75,000-liter buffer storage to power a renewable district heating network, as well as 12 EV charging stations to support clean transportation
The Bundorf Solar Park by MaxSolar, located in Bavaria, is the winner of The smarter E AWARD 2024 in the Outstanding Projects category. The project integrates multiple renewable energy technologies across its 125-hectare site and a photovoltaic capacity of 125 MWp. The park produces approximately 131,250,000 kWh annually, enough to power around 37,500 4-person households.
This park features 232,000 PV modules supplied by Trinasolar, with 70,000 dedicated to a section operated by local citizens through the energy cooperative EGIS eG, Neuötting. The solar infrastructure is supported by SL-Rack and Schletter Solar GmbH for the module substructure, and utilizes SMA Medium Voltage Power Stations for inverters, managed predominantly by MaxSolar GmbH. The park is equipped with 12 EV charging stations, facilitating clean transportation options for the community. Additionally, it includes a renewable district heating network that serves local residential and municipal buildings.
This heating network is notably powered by a 250 kW heat pump that works in conjunction with a 75,000-liter buffer storage to maintain a steady supply of heat. Further enhancing its sustainable impact, the park enriches low-yield soils with organic materials, maintains shaded areas to protect plants and animals, and incorporates fencing that accommodates wildlife movement, thereby fostering biodiversity through conservation practices and the use of native seeds.