Borussia Dortmund Stadium to Utilise Solar Power

Q-Cells, one of the world’s largest manufacturers of solar energy products, are to install photo-voltaic panels to the roof of the Bundesliga champions’ 80,720 capacity home Signal Iduna Park as part of a five-year deal worth a reported US$12.96m.

This follows similar deals between rivals Bayern Munich and Chinese firm Yingli Solar, and between Chaori Solar and FC Schalke 04. Reports suggest that the upgrade will make Signal Iduna Park energy independent and capable of producing electricity for the surrounding area.

Elsewhere in German soccer, BMW have extended their sponsorship of second-tier club Eintracht Frankfurt until the end of the 2012/13 season. The deal is likely to be worth a six-figure sum and entitles BMW to sector exclusivity as well as a strong presence on TV-visible advertising hoardings at the team’s home Commerzbank Arena.