Solar power from the Deutsche Bank Park roof | OneFootball

With the help of Mainova and the city of Frankfurt, Eintracht Frankfurt has hit another green milestone by installing a new photovoltaic system on the roof of Deutsche Bank Park.

Since mid-July, a total of 1,288 photovoltaic modules have been installed on the outer edge of the Deutsche Bank Park roof. With a total output of 560 kilowatt peak, the modules will generate over 500,000 kilowatt hours of climate-friendly solar power per year – equal to approximately 200 two-person households – for Eintracht Frankfurt’s stadium, covering around ten percent of its total requirements and reducing CO2 emissions by over 220 tons per year.

The city and its company Sportpark Stadion Frankfurt, Eintracht Frankfurt and Mainova have been working on protecting the climate together for many years. “The new photovoltaic system on the roof of Deutsche Bank Park is another prime example of how well our municipal company, Eintracht Frankfurt and Mainova work hand-in-hand with one another,” said Mike Josef, mayor of Frankfurt am Main. “This way, we’re making our stadium and the city more sustainable. Through our self-generated electricity from the stadium roof, we’re improving Frankfurt’s CO2 balance. I’m delighted we’re setting an example for climate protection at this symbolic location, both for the city and for sport.”

Eintracht CEO Axel Hellmann said: “As one of Germany’s largest clubs, we’re assuming responsibility and pursuing an ambitious sustainability strategy. Through our new solar power system, we’re further reducing our CO2 footprint and promoting sustainable energy solutions.”

“Climate protection is a joint task which we’re implementing successfully through strong partnerships and decisive action,” added Mainova CEO Dr. Michael Maxelon. “As a long-standing stadium and energy partner, we support the city and Eintracht in achieving their climate protection goals. Through Deutsche Bank Park’s photovoltaic system, we’re making another important contribution together. Eintracht’s popularity can help further increase awareness and acceptance of energy transition.”

The new system on the stadium roof complements the existing solar power system on the roof of the car park at the neighbouring ProfiCamp. Eintracht and its partners have also introduced highly efficient heating and cooling systems at Deutsche Bank Park and the ProfiCamp, while Mainova has installed 20 charging points for electric vehicles in the ProfiCamp car park. Eintracht’s training complex, meanwhile, is supplied with water as required thanks to intelligent water control management – all in the interests of creating a sustainable infrastructure for the future of the sport.