Blue Elephant Energy (BEE) Launches One of Germany’s Largest Ground-Mounted Photovoltaic Projects

Mötzing/Schafhöfen, May 21, 2026 – With the official groundbreaking ceremony, BEE has kicked off construction of the Schafhöfen solar park. The large-scale project is being built in the Schafhöfen district of the municipality of Mötzing in the district of Regensburg and, with a planned capacity of around 268 megawatts peak, ranks among the largest ground-mounted photovoltaic projects in Germany. With construction now underway, the Schafhöfen solar park has moved from the planning phase to the implementation phase.
The event was attended by representatives from the political sphere, the financing bank Commerzbank, Deutsche Bahn as the main off-taker of the generated electricity, and the contractors. Project partners include GOLDBECK SOLAR, responsible for constructing the solar park, and Bayernwerk, which has been commissioned to build the substation and handle the grid connection.

Felix Goedhart, founder and CEO of Blue Elephant Energy:
“The Schafhöfen solar park marks a milestone in our company’s development. BEE brought the solar park to construction readiness in a record time of three years. We would like to extend our special thanks to the municipality and local authorities, who consistently supported the development in a pragmatic and goal-oriented manner. When all partners are committed to success, speed is possible in Germany.”

Dr. Nick Seeger, Managing Director of Bayernwerk Netz:
“We are very pleased to be part of this project, which, given its size and grid-connected capacity, serves as a true beacon for the region. At the same time, it is also of particular significance to us, as the construction of a substation of this scale allows us to make a key contribution to the integration of renewable energy. The fact that we are implementing this project together with our client and strong partners such as Blue Elephant Energy, GOLDBECK SOLAR, the local municipality, and the landowners underscores the importance of trusting collaboration for the success of the energy transition.”

Joachim Goldbeck, CEO of GOLDBECK SOLAR:
“The groundbreaking ceremony for the Schafhöfen solar park marks an important milestone for us. With our largest project in Germany to date, we are making a significant contribution to European energy resilience: highly efficient domestic energy generation at the highest safety standards.”


The solar park is scheduled to begin operations in September 2027. Once completed, the facility will generate approximately 296,000 megawatt-hours of climate-friendly electricity annually. This is enough to power about 147,000 households or, as in this case, to power Deutsche Bahn’s ICE trains, resulting in annual CO₂ savings of approximately 200,000 tons.

The Schafhöfen solar park supports BEE’s ESG and climate goals while also making a significant contribution to the energy transition. The on-site implementation will provide important economic stimulus for the region, both during the construction phase and through the plant’s long-term operation.

With the groundbreaking ceremony now complete, construction of the project is set to begin. Leading up to the planned commissioning in September 2027, the PV modules, technical infrastructure, and grid connection will be installed in phases.


About Bayernwerk Netz GmbH:
For 100 years, Bayernwerk Netz GmbH has ensured a secure energy supply in Bavaria. As the largest regional distribution network operator, the company operates a modern electricity, gas, and street lighting network and is driving the expansion of renewable energies as well as the digitalization of the networks. Approximately seven million people are supplied via a 156,000-kilometer-long electricity grid and a 6,000-kilometer-long gas network. Already, 96 percent of the distributed electrical energy comes from renewable sources on a net basis. The company is headquartered in Regensburg; Bayernwerk Netz GmbH is a subsidiary of Bayernwerk AG.
For more information, visit: https://www.bayernwerk-netz.de/de/


About GOLDBECK SOLAR GmbH:
GOLDBECK SOLAR develops solutions for sustainable energy supply that are in harmony with people and nature. Founded in 2001, the company is part of the GOLDBECK SOLAR Group and a leading global provider of EPC and O&M services for photovoltaic projects. Its services range from project development and financing to turnkey construction and the integration of storage technologies, as well as technical operations, asset management, and the direct marketing of clean energy. With over 550 employees in 12 countries, the group has already developed more than 4 GW of solar capacity across 20 countries.
For more information, visit: https://goldbecksolar.com/de/


About Blue Elephant Energy GmbH:
Blue Elephant Energy develops, acquires, and operates solar and onshore wind farms as well as battery storage solutions, with a focus on the European market. Since its founding in 2016, BEE has established itself as a leading independent power producer (IPP) and has a portfolio of 2.11 GW, which will be expanded to over 9.5 GW in the coming years. With an extensive, cross-technology project pipeline and in-depth experience across the entire value chain, BEE is consistently driving its dynamic growth forward.
For more information, visit: https://blueelephantenergy.com/



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