Sustainable Power Supply for 17,500 Households: Goldbeck Solar and Novar Launch New Large-Scale Solar Project in the Netherlands

Hirschberg a.d. Bergstraße, Germany / Bellingwolde, Netherlands – Goldbeck Solar, a company specializing in turnkey large-scale photovoltaic systems, has begun construction of the Bellingwolde solar park in cooperation with Dutch energy company Novar.

The facility is located in the municipality of Westerwolde in the eastern part of the Dutch province of Groningen. The solar park will feature around 104,000 solar modules manufactured by Trina Solar, with a total capacity of 74 MWp.

The expected annual energy yield is around 70 million kWh (70,000 MWh) of solar power, which is enough to supply approximately 17,500 households. At the same time, the park will save around 30,000 tons of CO? emissions annually. The electricity generated will be fed directly into the local power grid. The project is being financed by the Dutch Rabobank. Commissioning of the project is scheduled for the end of 2025.

"The construction of the Bellingwolde solar park is an important step in our long-term strategy to consistently drive forward the expansion of renewable energies in Europe. This project shows how sustainable technologies and strong partnerships go hand in hand to ensure a future-proof, climate-friendly energy supply," explains Tobias Schüßler, COO of Goldbeck Solar.

"Our collaboration with Novar and Rabobank’s support are a strong sign that sustainable energy projects are both economically viable and ecologically valuable. This project is an example of how innovative solutions can create a greener and more independent energy future," adds Thorsten Lerch, Head of Regional Center Western Europe at Goldbeck Solar.

Novar is a market leader in large-scale solar energy systems in the Netherlands and, since 2024, has also been advancing projects in Germany, Sweden, and France. Novar's goal is to develop projects with a total capacity of 4,000 MW (4 GW) by 2030.

Source: IWR Online, 24 Apr 2025