Floating PV system in gravel works

As part of our sustainable energy generation project, a floating photovoltaic system was installed on a quarry pond at a gravel pit in Bensheim in 2023 and put into operation at the beginning of 2024. The system generates an impressive output of 1 MW on a comparatively small area of 0.6 hectares.

The floating photovoltaic system makes efficient use of the water surface of the quarry pond and thus minimises the amount of land required on land. Installation on the water improves the cooling of the solar modules, resulting in higher efficiency and a longer service life for the system. In addition, covering the lake reduces water evaporation and has a positive effect on the local microclimate.

With an output of 1 MW, the plant makes a significant contribution to the gravel plant's electricity supply and supports the reduction of CO2 emissions through the use of renewable energies. The use of the quarry pond for the photovoltaic system shows how existing industrial areas can be utilised sustainably and efficiently without additional land consumption.

Our self-developed floats were also used in this project. Thanks to the uncomplicated and quick assembly, the system was completed within a few days.