Groundbreaking in Schwalmstadt: Centroplan builds solar park with storage for EAM
Schwalmstadt, 26 October 2026 – With a symbolic groundbreaking ceremony on 26 October, EAM Natur Energie, the Schwalm-Knüll energy cooperative (Energiegenossenschaft Schwalm-Knüll eG) and Centroplan started construction of a ground-mounted photovoltaic system with battery storage in Michelsberg, a district of Schwalmstadt. On around eight hectares, Centroplan is building a solar park for EAM and the energy cooperative with an output of around seven megawatts peak and a battery storage system with a capacity of five megawatt-hours. Commissioning is planned for spring 2027.
Generating and storing solar power at one site
The site uses bifacial solar modules. They capture sunlight on both the front and the rear side and can therefore generate additional yield.
The battery storage system can absorb electricity when generation is high and release it later. This allows the solar power to be used in a more targeted way.
Energy transition with regional participation
For EAM Natur Energie and the Schwalm-Knüll energy cooperative, the solar park is another joint project. Through the cooperative, the region has a stake in the plant. The energy transition is thus being implemented locally and supported by the region.
Attending the groundbreaking were Daniel Strömer, Managing Director of EAM Natur Energie, Horst Kaisinger, Board Member of the Schwalm-Knüll energy cooperative, and, for Centroplan, Markus Reiners, Head of Commercial Project Management, and Gizem Yurtbaz, Business Development Manager.
“Solar parks with storage are the next step in the energy transition: we don’t just generate electricity, we can also supply it when it is needed. Implementing this project together with EAM and the Schwalm-Knüll energy cooperative shows how an energy supplier, the region and a specialist contractor can pull together. We are now looking forward to the construction phase and to connecting the plant to the grid in spring 2027.” – Markus Reiners, Head of Commercial Project Management, Centroplan
About Centroplan
Centroplan is the one-stop energy partner for businesses: the company plans, builds and operates photovoltaic systems on rooftops and open land, commercial and utility-scale battery storage, and energy management solutions. With more than 15 years of experience, around 200 employees and over 400 solar systems a year, Centroplan is active in 21 countries. Its headquarters are in Baesweiler.
Press contact
Centroplan GmbH
Robert-Koch-Straße 4
52499 Baesweiler
info(at)centroplan.de