Jena, August 25, 2026. Kommunalservice Jena (KSJ) is reaching another milestone on the path to sustainable energy supply by constructing its first company-owned photovoltaic system at the Löbstedter Straße site.
- Event: Construction of the 1st company-owned photovoltaic system by KSJ
- Location: Vehicle depot, Altes Gaswerk 7a / Löbstedter Straße 68, Jena
- Objectives: Increasing energy independence, integration with fleet electrification
- Timeline: Estimated installation period of approximately one month
Integration with fleet and self-consumption
Following the commissioning of a new transformer station, the installation of the solar system on the roof of the vehicle depot is now underway. The generated electricity is intended to be consumed almost entirely on-site. The load profile of the depot is optimally aligned with solar power generation, particularly on weekdays. In parallel, KSJ is driving the gradual electrification of its fleet, which is expected to further increase the self-consumption of the generated energy in the coming years.
Infrastructure and climate protection
The investment in on-site power generation is part of the long-term energy and climate strategy of the city of Jena. Christopher Helbig, Head of Civil Engineering and Urban Space at KSJ, emphasizes the importance of the project for a more economical and independent infrastructure. Further expansion of photovoltaics will be specifically adapted to the growing energy demand in order to sustainably reduce the CO2 emissions of the depot.
Technical data and strategic advantages
The new photovoltaic system on the KSJ premises includes specific technical key figures and makes a significant contribution to the local energy transition:
- Installed capacity: 75 kWp
- Number of modules: 160 modules with 450 watts of power each
- Yield: approx. 67,500 kilowatt hours per year (equivalent to the electricity consumption of around 31 four-person households)
- Strategic advantages: Increase in regional value creation through self-consumption, relief of the public power grid, reduction of greenhouse gases, and direct coupling with urban electromobility.
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KSJ installs company-owned photovoltaic system
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