- It will generate 53 GWh of clean energy that will power some 3,000 of the communications company's mobile phone towers.
- With its Wikinger, Baltic Eagle, and Windanker offshore wind farms, Iberdrola is already the largest offshore wind energy operator in the German Baltic Sea.
Iberdrola Deutschland , the Group's subsidiary in Germany, has launched its first solar park in Germany, located in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania. About 180 kilometers north of Berlin , a photovoltaic installation has been completed in the municipality of Boldekow, inaugurated in collaboration with Vodafone.
This solar farm will generate more than 53 GWh of renewable electricity per year, powering approximately 3,000 Vodafone mobile phone towers. Over its 30-year lifespan, Iberdrola's new solar farm is expected to save approximately 20,000 tons of CO2 per year, sustainably contributing to decarbonization and the energy transition.
The Boldekow facility represents Iberdrola's first photovoltaic project in Germany. With its Wikinger, Baltic Eagle, and Windanker offshore wind farms, Iberdrola is already the largest offshore wind energy operator in the German Baltic Sea. The new solar farm expands the company's commitment in Germany to include onshore renewable energy.
The electricity generated on an area equivalent to more than 65 football fields will be supplied entirely to Vodafone Germany under a long-term agreement. The solar panels utilize not only direct sunlight but also reflected radiation from the surrounding environment. Vodafone recently announced its CO2 neutrality for its own emissions (Scope 1 and 2). A key lever: electricity consumption. Since 2020, Vodafone has used renewable energy. The partnership with Iberdrola now enables long-term planning for sustainable electricity procurement. The solar park was implemented with partner companies such as Solarpro, Sungrow, P&Q, and 4Energy.
In addition to producing renewable energy for Vodafone Germany, the Boldekow facility also benefits the local community . Through property taxes, the solar park will generate millions in revenue for the municipality for decades to come. Several local companies and workers were involved during the construction phase.
Source: Iberdrola
