Sweden marks a new chapter on its path towards a carbon-free energy system with the commissioning of the Hultsfred solar park. Located at Småland airport, this facility has an installed capacity of 100 MWp and is equipped with 174,000 174,000 low-emission photovoltaic panels photovoltaic panels spread over 130 hectares.
Clean energy from the Hultsfred solar park for fashion
The project was developed and is operated jointly by Neoen and Alight, two key players in the expansion of solar energy in Europe. Thanks to a long-term long-term power purchase agreement (PPA), the park will supply 95% of its (PPA), the park will supply 95% of its electricity production to the H&M Group, reinforcing its commitment to operate with 100% renewable electricity by 2030.
The new plant will generate around 100 GWh per year, enough energy to cover the electricity consumption of more than 18,000 average Swedish homes. This achievement demonstrates the feasibility of large-scale projects without the need for state incentives, highlighting the Swedish market’s progress in clean and competitive solutions.
Investment, land reuse and technology for the Swedish network
With this new asset, Neoen strengthens its presence in the country. The solar farm adds to its portfolio in Sweden, which includes wind farms and energy storage systems. energy storage systems storage systems such as battery backup, all connected to the grid operated by E.ON. This mixed strategy enhances the stability of the electricity system and accelerates the national energy transition.
The development was financially supported by Danske Bank and executed by the Equans – Solkompaniet consortium. The strategic location on a former airport allowed the land to be reused with minimal environmental impact. Public and private stakeholders have agreed that this collaborative model will be essential for future large-scale solar installations.
Source and photo: Alight
