In order to preserve the Meyer Burger solar plant in Freiberg, the district of Central Saxony wants to initiate the construction of a photovoltaic power plant. The private-sector project, which could supply the 300,000 inhabitants of the district with energy, was presented in Freiberg on Friday. "It is in the interests of the district to maintain Meyer Burger's Freiberg site despite everything and to secure the future of other regional companies," said District Administrator Dirk Neubauer. If possible, high-performance modules from Meyer Burger should be used in the solar power plant and all work should be carried out by companies from Central Saxony.
A total area of 1,000 hectares would be possible for the solar parks. Neubauer assumes costs of 700 million euros and annual revenue of 30 million euros. "The project could become the largest economic stimulus program in the history of the district," said Neubauer. Potential investors and owners of land who would like to make it available for a solar park have already come forward. For example, an 85-hectare piece of land on the A4 has been offered.
