Peter Heydecker, member of the board of management for sustainable generation infrastructure at EnBW, stated: “When such a large-scale project goes from construction to operation, it is always something special. It is particularly pleasing when, as here, it succeeds on schedule and at the same time well below the forecasted costs. I would like to thank everyone involved in the project for this; at EnBW, at our partners and suppliers and, of course, in the municipality and the responsible offices. That was only possible because we all pulled together.”
The solar park was built without the use of state subsidies. Total investment was in the mid-double-digit million euro range. Electricity generated at the site is fed into the grid approximately four kilometres away in Beuren. A dedicated substation links the facility to the local 110-kilovolt high-voltage grid.
Planning for the solar park began in 2019. EnBW was supported in land acquisition and municipal land-use planning by project developer SolNet. EnBW conducted the technical planning and optimization of the project. The lease agreement was signed in March 2020, followed by a resolution for the lease setup in June 2020. Land-use planning concluded with a bylaw resolution at the end of 2022. The building permit was issued in June 2023, and construction commenced in February 2024.
Langenenslingen’s mayor, Andreas Schneider, remarked: “This is a special moment for our municipality: We have the largest solar park in the entire state – and this shows the prominent role that we and our entire region will play in the energy supply of the future. But this project also strengthens our community financially. So we have a lot to celebrate at the official opening of the facility.”
The official inauguration is scheduled for July 2025, with high-ranking political representatives expected to attend the event.
Throughout the project, EnBW emphasized environmental and cultural considerations. A preliminary archaeological investigation was conducted, and civil engineering work was supervised to ensure the preservation of any historical findings. In cooperation with local authorities, EnBW also implemented compensatory and replacement measures aimed at protecting and enhancing native plant and animal species.
The Langenenslingen-Wilflingen solar park marks another step in expanding renewable energy infrastructure in Germany, contributing to the region’s long-term energy goals.
