Frankenförde (Germany)
Frankenförde – Engineering Reliability for the Future
Overview
The Frankenförde project in Gemeinde Nuthe-Urstromtal, Brandenburg, exemplifies SUNOTEC’s commitment to delivering high-quality, large-scale renewable energy infrastructure with precision and speed. Developed for SES Frankenförde UG & Co. KG., part of the Secursun joint venture, the plant boasts a total installed capacity of 40.81 MWp. Despite a lengthy permitting process, construction and installation were completed within just 16 weeks, showcasing SUNOTEC’s operational excellence and ability to execute under pressure.
Commissioned on 3 July 2025, the site now stands as a milestone in SUNOTEC’s expanding German portfolio. The plant was fully constructed using SUNOTEC’s proprietary mounting system, a design that ensures maximum stability and performance even under the harshest environmental conditions. With a Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) planned for co-location in 2026–27, the project represents both immediate renewable impact and long-term adaptability.
Project
SES Frankenförde UG & Co. KG. (Secursun JV)
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Key Challenges
The Frankenförde project faced an unusually prolonged approval and permitting phase, delaying the project start and compressing the construction schedule. Additionally, the site’s open-field layout and exposure to varying soil and weather conditions required a structurally resilient system that could guarantee long-term stability and withstand environmental extremes. Coordinating logistics within a short installation window added further complexity to project execution.
How SUNOTEC Overcame Those Challenges
SUNOTEC overcame these challenges through a combination of robust engineering, disciplined project management, and seamless coordination across its in-house teams. Leveraging the SUNOTEC Mounting System, designed with extra capacity and structural integrity, ensured the installation could handle unpredictable loads and extreme environmental stresses. Despite the tight schedule, SUNOTEC’s workforce executed all EPC phases — from engineering to commissioning — in record time, completing the project within just 16 weeks.
This success underscores SUNOTEC’s capability to deliver complex projects with efficiency and precision, even under demanding conditions. The planned addition of a Battery Energy Storage System will further enhance the project’s flexibility and resilience, positioning Frankenförde as a forward-looking example of sustainable energy engineering.
“Despite a lengthy permitting process, we were able to implement the PV project with impressive speed and maximum efficiency. Another PV project at the same location is also planned for the near future. With the planned integration of a battery storage system, we are not only creating a sustainable solution for today but also making the plant fit for the energy demands of tomorrow.”
— Zharin Atanasov-Lankes,
Managing Director SUNOTEC Germany GmbH
