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Germany launches 'world's first' vertical floating solar power plant

Germany launches 'world's first' vertical floating solar power plant
Source: interestingengineering
Author: @IntEngineering
Published: 10/13/2025

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Germany has launched the world’s first vertical floating solar power plant at the Jais gravel pit in Bavaria, developed by renewable energy company SINN Power. The plant has an installed capacity of 1.87 megawatts (MW) and is expected to generate about two gigawatt-hours (GWh) annually, enough to power hundreds of households while covering only 4.65% of the lake’s surface. The innovative system features a patented Skipp-Float design with solar panels oriented vertically in an east-west direction, separated by open water corridors to allow light reflection and air circulation. This configuration enhances balanced power generation throughout the day, boosting output during morning and evening hours when traditional solar panels are less efficient. The floating modules are anchored about 1.6 meters below the water surface with a keel-like structure, enabling flexibility with wind and water level changes. The plant connects to the grid via a floating cable and shore-based feed-in point, ensuring smooth energy transfer without disrupting the lake’s

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