Eintracht Frankfurt, Mainova and the City of Frankfurt are taking an important step towards a sustainable energy supply with an innovative photovoltaic system on the roof of Deutsche Bank Park. On November 11, Lord Mayor Mike Josef, Eintracht CEO Axel Hellmann and Mainova CEO Michael Maxelon presented the system, which is nearing completion, together with climate department head Tina Zapf-Rodríguez.
Since July, 1288 photovoltaic modules have been installed on the outer edge of the trapezoidal stadium roof. At a height of 40 meters, the modules will generate over 500,000 kilowatt hours of solar power per year, which is roughly equivalent to the annual consumption of 200 two-person households. The self-generated electricity will cover around ten percent of the stadium's energy requirements and reduce CO₂ emissions by over 220 tons per year.
The new system marks another milestone in the long-standing collaboration between the City of Frankfurt, its subsidiary Sportparkstadion Frankfurt, Eintracht Frankfurt and the energy supplier Mainova to promote climate protection. Lord Mayor Josef emphasized the pioneering role of the project: "This facility is an impressive example of the joint effort to improve Frankfurt's carbon footprint. It shows that even symbolic places like the stadium can actively contribute to the energy transition."
Tina Zapf-Rodríguez emphasized the importance of solar energy: "Solar systems on roof surfaces are an ideal way to make sensible use of unused space and strengthen the resilience of our infrastructure to climate change."
Eintracht CEO Axel Hellmann underlined the club's commitment: "As one of the largest clubs in Germany, we are pursuing an ambitious sustainability strategy and are proud to further reduce our carbon footprint with this new system." Mainova CEO Michael Maxelon added: "Our common goal is to promote climate protection through strong partnerships and targeted action."
The photovoltaic system complements the partners' existing sustainability initiatives, including a solar power system on the roof of the ProfiCamp parking garage, efficient heating and cooling solutions and electric charging points. Together, the partners are creating a sustainable infrastructure that focuses on climate protection and raises awareness of the energy transition.
