Swiss-based integrated energy company MET Group has announced the successful commissioning and start of commercial operations of its first solar power plant in Germany. The Kentzlin solar park, located in the state of Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, is now supplying renewable electricity to the German grid.
With an installed capacity of 11.5 MWp and an expected annual generation of approximately 13 GWh, the Kentzlin solar park produces enough electricity to power around 3,600 German households each year. The commissioning of the plant marks a significant milestone in MET Group’s renewable energy expansion strategy.
The project was initially acquired in 2023. Since then, MET has finalized the development process, successfully secured an award in the EEG tender, overseen the construction and timely delivery of the project, which now stands as the company’s first operational renewable asset in Germany. Engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) was done by MET’s long-standing partner IBC SOLAR, a leading full-service provider of solar energy solutions.
Christian Hürlimann, CEO of Renewables Development at MET Group, commented: 'Bringing Kentzlin into operation is a major achievement for MET’s renewables activities and a key step in our strategy to grow in Western Europe. Germany is one of Europe’s most competitive and mature markets, and this project is a strong foundation for further investments.'
This successful launch strengthens MET Group’s presence in Germany, where the company is already active in the natural gas and electricity markets, with operations spanning underground gas storage, LNG imports, and energy supply to industrial and residential customers. The entry into the German renewables market reflects MET’s broader commitment to driving the energy transition across Europe.
MET Group
MET Group is an integrated European energy company, headquartered in Switzerland, with activities and assets in natural gas and power markets. MET is present in 17 countries through subsidiaries, 32 national gas markets, and 44 international trading hubs. The company's 1,100+ employees represent close to 60 nationalities. MET has extensive experience operating green (renewable) and flexible (conventional and non-conventional) energy assets, thus providing the widest possible support to energy transition. In 2024, MET Group’s consolidated sales revenue amounted to EUR 17.9 billion, with a total traded volume of natural gas amounting to 140 BCM and total traded electricity of 76 TWh.
Source: MET Group
