Mainz, 05. May 2025
DAL Deutsche Anlagen-Leasing (DAL) has arranged the financing for two photovoltaic ground-mounted systems with a total capacity of 146.6 megawatt peak (MWp) for MaxSolar GmbH. The project financing, with a total volume of approximately €104 million, was structured by DAL and implemented in collaboration with Sparkasse Oberhessen and Sparkasse Paderborn-Detmold-Höxter under the consortium leadership of Deutsche Leasing Finance GmbH. The solar park in Amerdingen was developed by I.D. Princess Camilla zu Sayn-Wittgenstein and is now being built and operated by MaxSolar. The solar park in Darstadt, developed by MaxSolar, is being constructed in the municipal area of the town of Ochsenfurt. Both parks are scheduled for completion by early 2026. With nearly 150 MWp in total capacity, these two solar parks will be among the largest renewable energy generation facilities in Bavaria.
“Privately financed projects of this size are central to the successful expansion of renewable energy in Germany,” says Dr. Peer Günzel, Deputy Managing Director of DAL and responsible for the Infrastructure & Supply division. “Such investments require well-thought-out, sustainable financing structures – and this is exactly what we were able to implement together with our savings bank partners.”
Christoph Strasser, CEO MaxSolar GmbH, adds: “With DAL, we have a partner who understands the high technological, economic, and legal complexity of large renewable energy projects and pragmatically turns these into solutions. The reliable support and structuring were a key success factor in implementing these projects.”
Power Purchase Agreements Simplify Financing
MaxSolar was able to secure long-term power purchase agreements, known as PPAs. These agreements ensure that the operator of the facility can market the generated green electricity under fixed terms with creditworthy buyers from the energy sector.
PPAs offer advantages for both parties: For the companies purchasing the electricity, PPAs enable easy access to proof of origin for their green electricity, as well as long-term price stability, offering protection against electricity price fluctuations and providing a reliable basis for energy cost planning. For the power producer, PPAs guarantee stable revenue, which is crucial for financing.
“PPA agreements are essential for making projects of this kind economically sustainable,” explains Dr. Peer Günzel. “They provide reliable revenue, reduce marketing risks, and give banks the security they need for financing.”
Sustainable Implementation with Community Involvement and Environmental Protection
Construction at the sites in Darstadt and Amerdingen is proceeding according to plan. In addition to focusing on climate protection, MaxSolar places great importance on ecological sustainability: Measures to promote biodiversity create valuable habitats, particularly for endangered species. Furthermore, avoiding fertilizers and pesticides contributes to improving groundwater quality. The involvement of local stakeholders and citizen energy cooperatives is planned. MaxSolar is working with a citizen energy cooperative, and shares of the cooperative will allow local residents to participate in the solar park.
About MaxSolar GmbH
Founded in 2009 and headquartered in Traunstein, MaxSolar GmbH develops cross-sector energy concepts and covers the entire value chain of renewable energies – from development and planning to installation and operation of facilities. By combining photovoltaics, wind energy, storage solutions, e-mobility, and heat supply, innovative concepts are created that intelligently network all sectors. In addition, MaxSolar offers customers Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) for a long-term and predictable supply of green electricity. With a project pipeline of 7.6 gigawatts, five locations, and nearly 360 employees, MaxSolar is active across Germany.
About DAL
DAL is one of the leading specialists in realizing large-scale, asset-based investment projects, with a supported transaction volume of over €2.4 billion annually. As a competence center for savings banks, DAL enables its clients to access the financing power of a strong and reliable financial group. DAL structures and arranges financing for transformation projects in Germany and selected European countries.
Press Contact MaxSolar GmbH:
Verena Steindl
Marketing & Communications
Phone: +49 861 21396 621
Email: verena.steindl(at)maxsolar.de
Press Contact DAL:
Michael Schorling
Press Spokesperson
Phone: +49 6131 804-1100
Email: m.schorling(at)dal.de
