the solar park will generate sufficient electricity to supply 23,900 households EnBW has commenced construction on a 72MW hybrid energy park in Gundelsheim Germany – a significant advancement in the region’s renewable energy growth The groundbreaking ceremony for the solar/wind hybrid facility was attended by local dignitaries and Gundelsheim’s Mayor Heike Schokatz Gundelsheim Mayor Heike Schokatz stated: “This groundbreaking ceremony marks an important step for the energy park project – and for the development of sustainable energy generation in our region “Our city provides the ideal location for the project: The site is large and suitable for both solar modules and wind turbines the site is located above Gundelsheim and away from existing residential buildings.” Don’t let policy changes catch you off guard Stay proactive with real-time data and expert analysis The facility covers an area of 64 hectares (ha) with 55ha dedicated to solar energy production and will commence operations in the first quarter of 2025 the energy park will incorporate biotope zones such as a pond and woody structures and pathways to facilitate wildlife crossings The project also includes plans for a wind farm with the approval application set to be submitted in the third quarter of 2024 and commissioning anticipated in the third quarter of 2027 The wind farm will feature two Enercon E160 turbines projected to produce 22 million kilowatt hours annually This is enough to cover the yearly energy needs of 6,600 households A 2.25-megawatt-hours battery storage system will be installed to optimise the use of the generated power allowing for more flexible grid integration and the self-sufficiency of the park’s power requirements EnBW project manager Stefan Wresch stated: “Many process-related aspects had to be taken into account when planning the solar park Environmental associations were heavily involved in it all.” “The project is challenging from a planning perspective but the authorities have handled it with a great deal of expertise and a high degree of commitment.” EnBW technical project manager Stefan Lederer added: “From a technical point of view soil stabilisation measures were necessary thanks to the highly constructive approach adopted by everyone involved.” Give your business an edge with our leading industry insights View all newsletters from across the GlobalData Media network You’ll often hear the Audi RS6 Avant referred to as the ‘ultimate all-rounder’ A blend of blistering pace and incredible practicality makes this hot wagon extremely versatile Sadly, one C8-generation example of the RS6 discovered this after being accidentally driven into the River Neckar near Gundelsheim, Germany. Last Thursday, a salvage team recovered the poor Audi from the water having taken its unplanned dip the previous Sunday See also: The Sad Yet Joyous Sight Of An RX-7 Being Pulled From A River The 37-year-old driver is said to have (translated from the German YouTube description on STIMMETV) “accidentally manoeuvred” the car into the Neckar having stopped to relieve himself he was able to escape the car and swim to safety unaided He was reportedly suffering from shock and mild hypothermia Image via STIMMETV/YouTube The car was spotted on Tuesday around a kilometre downstream from that point expert divers and a large crane to recover the Audi What was hauled out of the river wasn’t a pretty sight - the RS6 has an interior full of river muck damage to both wheel arches on both sides (perhaps from hitting the river bed) All that water has - unsurprisingly - wreaked havoc with the electronics that control the car’s air suspension system Local police estimated the cost of the damage at €100,000 (£83,000) Source: STIMMETV via Motor1 reviews and unmissable promotions from the team direct to your inbox For more information see our Privacy Policy Next Genesis G70 Sprouts Huge Wing For Track Day Concept Matt Robinson Growing up on a diet of World Rally Championship highlights and lengthy Gran Turismo 2 sessions a life in cars was as good as inevitable for Matt.  © Crash Media Group Ltd 2025.The total or partial reproduction of text photographs or illustrations is not permitted in any form A new Audi RS6 Avant has been destroyed in the German town of Gundelsheim after the car’s owner inadvertently drove it into the Neckar river It is understood that the 37-year-old owner of the RS6 parked it next to the river to have a toilet break he forgot to put it into drive and left it in reverse the Audi accelerated backward and fell down an embankment before splashing into the river Rein-Neckar-Zeitung reports that the man managed to escape through the sunroof and swam to the riverbank he was treated with shock and slight hypothermia Watch Also: How Fast Can An 800 HP, Hennessey-Tuned RS6 Avant Go With A Christmas Tree On Its Roof? It took quite some time for authorities to locate the RS6 after it completely sunk into the depths of the river and a sonar device were used to no avail so the police had to suspend the search on Sunday evening They did find a number of other cars in the river On the evening of February 15, the RS6 was finally located using the high-resolution sonar device and the river was closed to ships so the recovery could begin Divers were tasked with securing the RS6 with straps before it was lifted from the river in front of a small crowd of onlookers After pulling the RS6 from the river police spokesman Carsten Diemer said authorities would start investigating whether the driver’s explanation for the incident was plausible it’s obvious that this RS6 has been completely destroyed and will never return to the roads Kevin Dix with his hand on a sign showing the sister cities of Ansbach .st1{fill-rule:evenodd;clip-rule:evenodd;fill:#2a2a2a}By Chris Ehrmann | cehrmann@mlive.comBAY CITY MI - A Bay City native living in Germany hopes a 30-year high school reunion he’s planning will include a trip to Bay City’s sister city of Ansbach “The Germans love the Americans,” Kevin Dix said joking that while there is a language barrier both nationalities want to learn about each other Dix was born and raised in Bay City and grew up in town in the late 1970s to early 1990s He hopes to get some old friends from Western High School and is roughly 20 minutes from the birth house of Levi Strauss “The focus of the (Facebook) group is for Central adding that he is hoping to host the trip in the year 2021 Dix said the main reason for the trip is to celebrate with some friends that they graduated from high school 30 years ago but also to act as a symbolic trip between the two cities which will celebrate the 60th anniversary of the sister-city relationship between the two Dix joined the military after graduating and and since he has been over in Germany for the past 24 years he said he can be helpful to people who don’t know the area what to look for and have great quality overnighters… they have the advantage of me they have someone from Michigan over here,” he said Amy Slominski-Austin said she has never been outside of the country and Kevin putting together the trip is the “push I needed.” She plans to also take her 9-year-old son along because she thinks he would really enjoy it Chantelle Handeguand graduated the same year as Dix did although she did travel to Germany with his sister to study hair and fashion “I have been to Germany (which) has some of the most beautiful landscapes and towns and the people we will be with are fun,” she said “so basically it doesn’t matter where you are it’s who you are with but the beautiful countryside does help and I love history and there is a lot of history (in Ansbach) and beautiful architecture.” Some Bay City commissioners were recently looking to go to Ansbach next March to serve as a good faith trip to help maintain the relationship with the sister city The trip was postponed due to the cost of the venture Dix has heard concerns over the relationship of Bay City and Ansbach being “a sleepy relationship” and thinks more needs to be done to tie the cities together “There should always be something going on even if it is just sending an Easter or Christmas card,” he said “It needs to be repaired or to put some gas in it To do nothing is the worst thing you can do." 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