SUNfarming Begins construction on one of Europe’s largest Agri-PV projects
- Mar 19
- 2 min read
Updated: May 5
Erkner, 19 March 2026 – SUNfarming GmbH has commenced construction on one of Europe’s largest Agri-photovoltaic (Agri-PV) projects, marking a significant milestone in advancing the sustainable energy transition in Brandenburg. The Steinhöfel Climate Park, located in the municipality of Steinhöfel in the Oder-Spree district, is set to become one of Europe’s most ambitious energy and sustainability projects.
The project spans approximately 500 hectares across eight districts of the Brandenburg municipality and, once fully developed, is expected to deliver a total installed capacity of up to 753 megawatts peak (MWp). Building permits have already been granted for the first 550 MWp of Agri-PV capacity, along with the associated substation.
The substation is being constructed by SUNfarming GmbH in collaboration with SPIE and will feed the generated green electricity into the high-voltage grid of the regional distribution system operator E.DIS via 110 kV cable systems.
SUNfarming was awarded an EEG feed-in tariff in the July 2025 tender for the first phase of the project, with a capacity of 106 MWp. The project is designed as an agri-PV system, enabling continued agricultural use beneath the solar installations, made possible through close cooperation with local farmers and agricultural companies. Construction of the first phase commenced in the fourth quarter of 2025 and is currently underway.
Martin Tauschke, Managing Director of SUNfarming GmbH, said:
“With the EEG grant for the first 106 MWp, we have reached a decisive milestone in the implementation of the Steinhöfel Climate Park. The start of construction marks the transition from planning to execution. We are proud that our agri-photovoltaic concept has once again proven to be a forward-looking model for sustainable energy supply. Together with our partners, the local council and local farmers, we are creating a project that can set new standards across Europe by combining energy production, agriculture, and regional value creation.”
Forward-thinking agriculture meets sustainable energy
The Steinhöfel Climate Park is designed to combine state-of-the-art solar technology with sustainable agricultural use, creating an integrated model that supports energy production, biodiversity, and regional economic development, while maintaining agricultural activity on the land.
At the core of the project is the dual-use Agri-PV concept: bifacial glass-on-glass modules will be installed at a minimum height of 2.10 metres, ensuring sufficient space for agricultural cultivation beneath the modules. Planned uses include the cultivation of medicinal and aromatic herbs, as well as crop rotation.
Working closely with the municipality of Steinhöfel, local farmers, district authorities, and technical partners such as SPIE and E.DIS Netz GmbH, SUNfarming is taking a holistic approach. The Climate Park is designed not only to generate clean electricity for numerous households, but also to strengthen regional economic growth, create local jobs, and unlock new opportunities for rural areas.
With the Steinhöfel Climate Park, SUNfarming is developing more than a solar power plant — it is creating a flagship project for the energy transition, sustainable agriculture, and regional development, with impact extending beyond Brandenburg.
Media contact:
SUNfarming GmbH
Edith Seemann
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