European Energy has confirmed plans to develop a second hybrid renewable energy facility in Sweden.
The new site will be in Grevekulla, within Ydre municipality, where work on a solar park next to the existing wind park is set to begin within three weeks. This follows the completion of Sweden’s first large-scale hybrid site combining wind and solar power in Skåramåla.
According to European Energy, co-locating wind and solar assets enables more efficient land and grid infrastructure use. The company noted that the complementary generation profiles of the two technologies help deliver a steadier energy output and improve grid utilisation.
Peter Braun, country manager for European Energy in Sweden, said: “The combination of wind and solar power in the same area demonstrates European Energy’s ability to think innovatively and optimise renewable energy deployment.
By co-locating, we make better use of the grid, balance production throughout the day and across seasons, and reduce the environmental footprint of new renewable generation.”
The current wind park at Grevekulla features six turbines with a combined capacity of 36MW. The planned solar facility will add 38MWp, with the combined annual production expected to cover the household electricity needs of around 28,000 homes.
The project has received approval from the County Administrative Board following environmental assessments and consultations with local stakeholders. The solar park will consist of 61,776 panels across more than 40 hectares.
Thorvald Spanggaard, executive vice president and head of project development at European Energy, says:
“Hybrid parks are a strategic priority for European Energy. By combining technologies, we can accelerate the energy transition while supporting grid stability and maximising land efficiency.”
The new hybrid facility is scheduled for completion in 2026.
[Image credit: European Energy. Image caption: New hybrid park in Grevekulla to combine wind and solar power, enhancing grid use and land efficiency]
