Solar park in operation: 7.2 MWp in Falkenberg/Elster
A solar park in operation is not a finished project, but an installation that is expected to generate revenue for over twenty years. In Falkenberg/Elster in the Elbe-Elster district of Brandenburg, we are operating a free-standing system with 7,200 kWp – including regular technical inspection.
Project at a glance
- 7,200 kWp installed power
- Location: Falkenberg/Elster, Elbe-Elster district, Brandenburg
- Open-air facility, in operation
- Ongoing technical support provided by Faber Solartechnik
- Last time Thermography inspection in September 2025
What really ensures the operation of a solar park
After commissioning, it is no longer the design that determines the yield, but the condition of the system. Modules age, plug connections can come loose, individual strings fall out – and without targeted testing, this often only becomes apparent when the annual financial statements are presented.
Therefore, it belongs to a Solar park in operation a recurring technical inspection. In Falkenberg the last one was carried out in September 2025 a thermography inspection was carried out.
Why Thermography
Thermal imaging shows what the eye cannot see. Defective cells, damaged bypass diodes, and loose connections heat up more strongly than their surroundings and become visible in the thermal image as hot spots – long before they become apparent as a loss of yield.
For a system with 7,200 kWp, this is the only practical way to assess the condition of all the modules. Visual inspection of the modules one by one would not be feasible at this scale.
The location
Falkenberg/Elster is located in the south of Brandenburg, a region with good irradiation values and a long tradition in energy generation. For open-air installations, the availability of land and the grid situation are more favorable here than in many western German regions.
Each facility is publicly registered
Operation of a solar park also means reporting obligations: Every generation facility is subject to reporting obligations. Market data register of the Federal Network Agency. We will take over the registration as part of the project.
Do you operate a solar park?
We provide operational management, monitoring, and periodic inspections – even for systems that we have not built ourselves. Contact us.
Medium-voltage technology from Faber E-Tec
The medium-voltage technology from Faber E-Tec from within the own group: two substations and the transfer station. Short distances between plant planning and station construction keep the grid connection on schedule.
Frequently Asked Questions
How often should a solar park be technically inspected?
A recurring inspection at regular intervals is standard, supplemented by ongoing monitoring. The plant in Falkenberg/Elster with 7,200 kWp was last inspected by thermography in September 2025.
What does a thermography inspection show?
Defective cells, damaged bypass diodes, and loose connections heat up more strongly than their surroundings and appear as hot spots in thermal imaging. This makes errors visible long before they become apparent as a loss of yield.
Why is monitoring alone not enough?
Monitoring shows that a string of panels delivers less power – but not why. The cause is only found on-site. At 7,200 kWp, thermography is the only practical way to capture the condition of all the modules.
Do you maintain systems that you have not built?
Yes. We offer operational management, monitoring, and recurring inspections regardless of who built the facility. Access to the existing facility documentation is required.
What happens to the results of an inspection?
They are documented and handed over with action recommendations. This results in what should be fixed immediately and what has time until the next scheduled action.
