The Fraunhofer MEVIS institute building on the campus of the University of Bremen has been retrofitted with a photovoltaic system, which has now gone into operation. As was previously the case with the commissioning of five charging points for electromobility, Fraunhofer MEVIS is thus making a contribution to reducing its ecological footprint and strengthening sustainability.

The flat roof of the striking new institute building, which was occupied in May 2021, was first greened and then fitted with a total of 124 photovoltaic modules. With a maximum output of around 50 kilowatts, the aim is to cover around 10 percent of the building's energy requirements with solar energy. This corresponds to a potential saving of around 20 tons of carbon dioxide (CO₂) per year.

The photovoltaic system, like the entire building, was financed in equal parts by the federal government, the state of Bremen and the EU. This was made possible by strict adherence to the fixed budget of 18 million euros available for the construction and initial equipment.