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Solar PV in Gelsenkirchen
6,317 solar installations with 73.6 MW of gross capacity were in operation in Gelsenkirchen (Nordrhein-Westfalen) as of 2026-11-05, with a further 110 units (1.49 MW) registered as planned (Bundesnetzagentur, Marktstammdatenregister) — every unit over 100 kW with capacity, status, commissioning date and operator, from the Marktstammdatenregister.
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- How many solar installations are registered in Gelsenkirchen (Nordrhein-Westfalen), and how large are they, as of 2026-11-05?
- 6,317 solar installations with 73.6 MW of gross capacity were in operation in Gelsenkirchen (Nordrhein-Westfalen) as of 2026-11-05, with a further 110 units (1.49 MW) registered as planned (Bundesnetzagentur, Marktstammdatenregister) — every unit over 100 kW with capacity, status, commissioning date and operator, from the Marktstammdatenregister.
- How many solar installations are in operation in Gelsenkirchen?
- 6,317 solar installations with 73.6 MW of gross capacity were in operation in Gelsenkirchen as of 2026-11-05, with a further 110 units (1.49 MW) registered as planned; the count includes every registered unit down to balcony systems (Bundesnetzagentur, Marktstammdatenregister).
- How much solar PV capacity was commissioned in Gelsenkirchen in 2025?
- 1,248 solar installations with 11.6 MW went into operation in Gelsenkirchen in 2025; the strongest year of the last two decades was 2025 with 11.6 MW (Bundesnetzagentur, Marktstammdatenregister).
- What share of Gelsenkirchen's solar installations are larger than 100 kW?
- 75 of 6,548 registered solar installations in Gelsenkirchen (1.1 percent) exceed 100 kW, but they hold 30.2 MW of the 75.6 MW total capacity (Bundesnetzagentur, Marktstammdatenregister).
- Which company operates the most solar PV capacity in Gelsenkirchen?
- Solarkraftwerk Gelsenkirchen GmbH ＆ Co. KG operates 2 solar installations over 100 kW with 3.47 MW in Gelsenkirchen, the largest organisational operator by registered capacity (Bundesnetzagentur, Marktstammdatenregister).
- Which installation type has the most solar PV capacity in Gelsenkirchen?
- Gebäudesolaranlage leads with 73 solar installations and 28.0 MW in Gelsenkirchen (Bundesnetzagentur, Marktstammdatenregister).
- What is the largest solar installation in Gelsenkirchen?
- The largest registered solar installation in Gelsenkirchen has 1.94 MW of gross capacity and is operated by Solarkraftwerk Gelsenkirchen GmbH ＆ Co. KG, commissioned 2022-03-21 (Bundesnetzagentur, Marktstammdatenregister).
How are the solar installations in Gelsenkirchen distributed by size class?
| Size class | Units | Capacity | In operation | Planned |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| up to 30 kW | 6,316 | 35.5 MW | 6,095 | 102 |
| 30 to 100 kW | 157 | 9.93 MW | 151 | 6 |
| over 100 kW | 75 | 30.2 MW | 71 | 2 |
How much solar PV capacity was commissioned in Gelsenkirchen each year?
| Commissioning year | Units | Capacity added |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 956 | 7.60 MW |
| 2025 | 1,248 | 11.6 MW |
| 2024 | 1,390 | 11.2 MW |
| 2023 | 1,147 | 9.35 MW |
| 2022 | 347 | 8.88 MW |
| 2021 | 170 | 2.98 MW |
| 2020 | 173 | 4.92 MW |
| 2019 | 84 | 3.45 MW |
| 2018 | 44 | 0.66 MW |
| 2017 | 41 | 0.63 MW |
| 2016 | 27 | 0.17 MW |
| 2015 | 29 | 0.28 MW |
| 2014 | 45 | 0.69 MW |
| 2013 | 73 | 0.63 MW |
| 2012 | 103 | 1.62 MW |
| 2011 | 110 | 1.90 MW |
| 2010 | 100 | 2.70 MW |
| 2009 | 77 | 1.32 MW |
| 2008 | 62 | 1.37 MW |
| 2007 | 48 | 0.67 MW |
| 2006 | 18 | 0.34 MW |
How many solar installations in Gelsenkirchen are in operation, planned or decommissioned?
| Status | Units | Capacity |
|---|---|---|
| in operation | 6,317 | 73.6 MW |
| planned | 110 | 1.49 MW |
| permanently decommissioned | 109 | 0.49 MW |
| temporarily shut down | 12 | 0.01 MW |
Which solar installations over 100 kW are registered in Gelsenkirchen?
| Unit | Capacity | Type | Status | Commissioned | Operator |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solaranlage Gelsenkirchen HA21 - P21-035 | 1.94 MW | Gebäudesolaranlage | in operation | 2022-03-21 | Solarkraftwerk Gelsenkirchen GmbH ＆ Co. KG |
| Solaranlage Gelsenkirchen HA23 - P21-035 | 1.53 MW | Gebäudesolaranlage | in operation | 2022-07-01 | Solarkraftwerk Gelsenkirchen GmbH ＆ Co. KG |
| ecoPark Gelsenkirchen | 1.41 MW | Sonstige Solaranlage | in operation | 2025-10-29 | EcoParks New Energy GmbH |
| Friedberg Anlage 1 | 1.21 MW | Gebäudesolaranlage | in operation | 2024-05-21 | Friedberg Produktionsgesellschaft mbH |
| GE_WIC_25a_B_H_G | 0.90 MW | Gebäudesolaranlage | in operation | 2010-06-09 | ELE-GEW Photovoltaikgesellschaft mbH |
| Sperberstr. 21 Photovoltaik GE | 0.80 MW | Gebäudesolaranlage | in operation | 2025-01-24 | Viritec GmbH |
| B+A Anlage GE B＆W 749 | 0.75 MW | Gebäudesolaranlage | in operation | 2023-07-20 | Bürger + Althoff GmbH ＆ Co. KG |
| FC Schalke 04 e.V. - PV Anlage Vereinsgelände - Parkhaus | 0.75 MW | Freiflächensolaranlage | in operation | 2024-10-25 | FC Schalke04 e.V. |
| Emscher Solar Dach 2019 | 0.75 MW | Gebäudesolaranlage | in operation | 2019-07-30 | Emscher Solar GmbH |
| Photovoltaikanlage 2 | 0.75 MW | Gebäudesolaranlage | in operation | 2020-12-19 | Bilstein Handels GmbH + Co. KG |
| Emscher Solardach 2020 | 0.75 MW | Gebäudesolaranlage | in operation | 2020-09-28 | Emscher Solar GmbH |
| ASO-482595-22 Gelsenkirchen IV | 0.75 MW | Gebäudesolaranlage | in operation | 2022-04-01 | Gemeindewerke Steinhagen GmbH |
| ASO-482595-19 Gelsenkirchen I | 0.75 MW | Gebäudesolaranlage | in operation | 2019-01-30 | Gemeindewerke Steinhagen GmbH |
| ASO-482595-20 Gelsenkirchen II | 0.75 MW | Gebäudesolaranlage | in operation | 2020-02-03 | Gemeindewerke Steinhagen GmbH |
| ASO-482595-21 Gelsenkirchen III | 0.75 MW | Gebäudesolaranlage | in operation | 2021-03-01 | Gemeindewerke Steinhagen GmbH |
| PV Anlage Hallendächer 1 und 2 | 0.70 MW | Gebäudesolaranlage | in operation | 2019-06-28 | Wolter Sanitär Heizung Klima GmbH |
| PVTG1 | 0.64 MW | Gebäudesolaranlage | in operation | 2026-09-28 | TRIMET Aluminium SE |
| Stromerzeugung Europstr.9 | 0.63 MW | Gebäudesolaranlage | in operation | 2024-10-09 | Navahoo Energie GmbH |
| Libreco PVA | 0.61 MW | Gebäudesolaranlage | in operation | 2022-08-16 | Libreco GmbH ＆ Co. KG |
| PV GHH Emscherstr. 53-55 2025 | 0.59 MW | Gebäudesolaranlage | in operation | 2025-08-01 | Walzengiesserei Meiderich GmbH |
| PV_1_556,8_KWp_Eigenverbrauch | 0.56 MW | Gebäudesolaranlage | in operation | 2022-08-01 | LIBRECO FOOD SERVICE GmbH ＆ Co. KG |
| unit operated by a private individual | 0.50 MW | Gebäudesolaranlage | in operation | 2025-02-04 | private individual |
| unit operated by a private individual | 0.50 MW | Gebäudesolaranlage | in operation | 2025-01-30 | private individual |
| FAIR. PVA Gelsenkirchen, Zechenstraße 34 | 0.50 MW | Gebäudesolaranlage | in operation | 2020-04-28 | FAIR. FOR INVEST GmbH ＆ Co. KG |
| Friedberg Anlage 2 | 0.49 MW | Gebäudesolaranlage | in operation | 2026-04-09 | Friedberg Produktionsgesellschaft mbH |
| PV-Anlage IIG Industrieisolierungen GmbH | 0.41 MW | Gebäudesolaranlage | in operation | 2020-01-16 | IIG Industrieisolierungen GmbH |
| Pegasus | 0.40 MW | Gebäudesolaranlage | in operation | 2024-02-27 | Pegasus GbR |
| PV Masterflex | 0.38 MW | Gebäudesolaranlage | in operation | 2021-11-18 | Masterflex SE |
| maxi-Gelsenkirchen | 0.37 MW | Gebäudesolaranlage | in operation | 2019-02-28 | Solargemeinschaft Gelsenkirchen GbR |
| PV-Anlage | 0.32 MW | Gebäudesolaranlage | in operation | 2012-12-19 | Scherpel-Brot Gelsenkirchen |
| Stromerzeugung Europastr. | 0.30 MW | Gebäudesolaranlage | in operation | 2022-06-09 | Navahoo Energie GmbH |
| Solar 155 | 0.29 MW | Gebäudesolaranlage | in operation | 2026-04-23 | BürgerEnergieGenossenschaft eG |
| ME Rental PV | 0.27 MW | Gebäudesolaranlage | in operation | 2026-03-18 | ME Mobile Energy Rental Service GmbH |
| unit operated by a private individual | 0.27 MW | Gebäudesolaranlage | in operation | 2011-12-12 | private individual |
| Scheuten-Solar | 0.25 MW | Gebäudesolaranlage | in operation | 2006-12-15 | Plusenergie |
| Kompernaß Gelsenkirchen PV 249 kWp | 0.25 MW | Gebäudesolaranlage | in operation | 2010-06-11 | Kompernaß Solar GbR |
| unit operated by a private individual | 0.25 MW | Gebäudesolaranlage | permanently decommissioned | 2002-12-18 | private individual |
| Gelsenkirchen_Bruchstraße_5_ABC | 0.23 MW | Gebäudesolaranlage | in operation | 2026-05-15 | IP Innovative Power GmbH |
| GE Habichtsweg 10 | 0.23 MW | Gebäudesolaranlage | in operation | 2022-01-31 | Gelsenautomaten GmbH ＆ Co. KG |
| GeBusch 2009 /222,84 | 0.22 MW | Gebäudesolaranlage | in operation | 2009-09-10 | Infinitum Energie GmbH |
| RK Solar | 0.22 MW | Gebäudesolaranlage | in operation | 2011-10-17 | RK Verpackungssysteme GmbH |
| PV Anlage GE | 0.21 MW | Gebäudesolaranlage | in operation | 2024-12-17 | Koczwara Vertriebs GmbH |
| WipaGe-PVA | 0.21 MW | Gebäudesolaranlage | in operation | 2000-11-08 | Wissenschaftspark Gelsenkirchen GmbH |
| Gelsenkirchen_Bruchstraße_5_DEF | 0.20 MW | Gebäudesolaranlage | in operation | 2026-05-15 | IP Innovative Power GmbH |
| LOXX Photovoltaik Neubau | 0.20 MW | Gebäudesolaranlage | in operation | 2008-03-11 | Rhenus Freight Logistics GmbH |
| DE001038 - Gelsenkirchen, Heistr. 109 | 0.20 MW | Gebäudesolaranlage | in operation | 2023-06-06 | ALDI SE＆ Co. KG, Herten |
| DE001060 - Gelsenkirchen, Grothusstraße 21 | 0.19 MW | Gebäudesolaranlage | in operation | 2024-07-01 | ALDI SE＆ Co. KG, Herten |
| PV-Anlage Werkstättengebäude HV | 0.19 MW | Gebäudesolaranlage | in operation | 2023-01-06 | GELSENWASSER AG |
| PV-Anlage Nordring 6 Markt | 0.19 MW | Gebäudesolaranlage | planned | planned 2026 | Nordring-Kampstr. GbR |
| Photovoltaik Betriebsgebäude | 0.19 MW | Gebäudesolaranlage | in operation | 2022-06-23 | Kläsener |
| PV-Anlage Gelsenkirchen | 0.18 MW | Gebäudesolaranlage | in operation | 2018-12-19 | DIRINGER ＆ SCHEIDEL GmbH ＆ Co. BETEILIGUNGS KG |
| Anlage Dach 2012 | 0.18 MW | Gebäudesolaranlage | in operation | 2012-12-21 | Wirth Immobilien GmbH ＆ Co. KG |
| Dach | 0.17 MW | Gebäudesolaranlage | in operation | 2024-03-07 | Alma-Park GmbH |
| P68545 | 0.17 MW | Gebäudesolaranlage | in operation | 2022-12-09 | Adolf Rademacher Ladenausbau OHG |
| DE001064 - Gelsenkirchen | 0.16 MW | Gebäudesolaranlage | in operation | 2023-01-20 | ALDI SE＆ Co. KG, Herten |
| unit operated by a private individual | 0.16 MW | Gebäudesolaranlage | in operation | 2012-03-30 | private individual |
| PV-Anlage | 0.16 MW | Gebäudesolaranlage | in operation | 2023-12-08 | Hubert Kläsener GmbH ＆ Co. KG |
| Willy-Brandt-Allee | 0.15 MW | Gebäudesolaranlage | in operation | 2021-06-16 | Xiao Gastro Gelsenkirchen GmbH |
| PV Norderweiterung | 0.15 MW | Gebäudesolaranlage | planned | planned 2026 | Ruhr Oel GmbH – BP Gelsenkirchen |
| PV-Anlage ZINQ Futurium | 0.15 MW | Gebäudesolaranlage | in operation | 2022-12-08 | ZINQ Technologie GmbH |
| PV Roller Gelsenkirchen | 0.15 MW | Gebäudesolaranlage | in operation | 2024-07-15 | SUAG Spreier GmbH |
| Gelsenkirchener Werkstätten | 0.13 MW | Gebäudesolaranlage | in operation | 2025-11-26 | Gelsenkirchener Werkstätten für angepasste Arbeit gGmbH |
| PVDachGelsenkirchen | 0.13 MW | Gebäudesolaranlage | in operation | 2024-02-18 | Rekers Betonwerk GmbH＆Co.KG |
| PV Prünte | 0.13 MW | Gebäudesolaranlage | in operation | 2021-10-26 | Wilhelm Prünte GmbH |
| Dach 2014 | 0.13 MW | Gebäudesolaranlage | in operation | 2014-04-30 | Wirth Immobilien GmbH ＆ Co. KG |
| Prünte PV2 | 0.12 MW | Gebäudesolaranlage | in operation | 2023-01-26 | Wilhelm Prünte GmbH |
| GW - GE - Lager neu | 0.12 MW | Gebäudesolaranlage | in operation | 2025-07-10 | GELSENWASSER AG |
| Solar-Immo | 0.12 MW | Gebäudesolaranlage | in operation | 2000-01-29 | Unbekannt, ist von uns verkauft worden |
| 5055_Lidl_Gelenskirchen | 0.12 MW | Gebäudesolaranlage | in operation | 2025-10-24 | Lidl Vertriebs GmbH & Co. KG |
| Anlage P78132 Con | 0.12 MW | Gebäudesolaranlage | in operation | 2024-02-19 | Bepro Blech und Profilstahlhandel GmbH ＆ Co KG |
| 3504_Lidl_Gelsenkirchen-Scholven | 0.12 MW | Gebäudesolaranlage | in operation | 2026-01-20 | Lidl Vertriebs-GmbH ＆ Co. KG |
| Müller-BBM PV-Anlage | 0.12 MW | Gebäudesolaranlage | in operation | 2023-07-06 | Müller-BBM Gelsenkirchen |
| PH-Anlage | 0.11 MW | Gebäudesolaranlage | in operation | 2009-12-18 | Knappschaft Kliniken Gelsenkirchen-Buer GmbH |
| GELSENWASSER AG HV Zählerwerkstatt | 0.11 MW | Gebäudesolaranlage | in operation | 2014-07-29 | GELSENWASSER AG |
| unit operated by a private individual | 0.10 MW | Gebäudesolaranlage | permanently decommissioned | 2014-07-29 | private individual |
Which organisations operate the most solar PV capacity in Gelsenkirchen?
| Operator | Units | Capacity |
|---|---|---|
| Solarkraftwerk Gelsenkirchen GmbH ＆ Co. KG | 2 | 3.47 MW |
| Gemeindewerke Steinhagen GmbH | 4 | 2.99 MW |
| Friedberg Produktionsgesellschaft mbH | 2 | 1.69 MW |
| Emscher Solar GmbH | 2 | 1.50 MW |
| EcoParks New Energy GmbH | 1 | 1.41 MW |
| Navahoo Energie GmbH | 2 | 0.93 MW |
| ELE-GEW Photovoltaikgesellschaft mbH | 1 | 0.90 MW |
| Viritec GmbH | 1 | 0.80 MW |
| Bürger + Althoff GmbH ＆ Co. KG | 1 | 0.75 MW |
| FC Schalke04 e.V. | 1 | 0.75 MW |
Which installation type accounts for the most solar PV capacity in Gelsenkirchen?
| Installation type | Units | Capacity |
|---|---|---|
| Gebäudesolaranlage | 73 | 28.0 MW |
| Sonstige Solaranlage | 1 | 1.41 MW |
| Freiflächensolaranlage | 1 | 0.75 MW |
Solar PV in Nordrhein-Westfalen · Solar PV in Germany
Source: Bundesnetzagentur, Marktstammdatenregister (MaStR), full data export of 2026-11-05, Datenlizenz Deutschland – Namensnennung – Version 2.0. Counts and capacity by district, size class, commissioning year and status cover every registered unit, including small rooftop and balcony systems. Unit lists, operators and grid operators cover units over 100 kW gross capacity; units operated by private individuals are shown without name, operator or coordinates. Capacity is gross capacity (Bruttoleistung) as registered; planned units are those registered as 'In Planung'. District (Landkreis) is the register's own assignment. Source record.
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