BayWa’s Nordic renewable energy unit has secured an environmental permit for the 250MW Ryamon Solar Park in Alvesta municipality.
The company said the project is the largest solar scheme in Sweden to date to receive such approval.
The park is located next to the Lyngsåsa wind farm, which BayWa r.e. has permission to develop into a hybrid site by adding solar power.
“The reason the permitting process has gone so smoothly is that we select our locations with great care. This site does not affect nearby residential environments,” said Martin Sjödahl, permitting manager at BayWa r.e. Nordic.
The solar park is expected to generate about 250GWh of electricity a year, equivalent to the household consumption of around 50,000 Swedish homes, according to the company.
It added that the project sits in electricity price area 4, where demand and prices are highest.
Before commissioning, extensive grid reinforcement and new infrastructure will be required.
“As it stands today, there is no available grid capacity until at least 2032,” stated Sjödahl.
“We are in dialogue with the grid owner, E.ON Energidistribution, and hope they will prioritize this fully permitted project and promptly develop plans together with Svenska kraftnät for the necessary grid reinforcements to connect the solar park,” he added.
“It will take several years before the facility is ready to deliver renewable energy, but once completed, it will provide substantial benefits,” Sjödahl said.
The company said the project will deliver climate benefits for Kronoberg County and support regional development and economic growth.