BayWa r.e. obtains land in Sweden to develop at the very least 100MWp of PV

• BayWa r.e. will construct a PV facility in Sweden with a capacity of at the very least 100MWp, as the renewables designer eyes a considerable solar expansion in the country.

The German business has actually safeguarded 98 hectares of land for the growth of a solar ranch in southerly Sweden, an offer it claims stands for "the very first of numerous" in the Scandinavian nation.

Currently developed in the Swedish wind project growth and also solar distribution market, BayWa r.e. will now look to drive ahead its solar projects business. The company was drawn to Sweden's economic security in addition to the ability to build projects without or with minimal aids.

Håkan Wallin, managing director of BayWa r.e. Scandinavia, informed PV Tech that Sweden's target of 100% renewable electrical power production by 2040 is a "really vital driver" for the business's solar growth plans in the country. "Already back in 2014 when BayWa r.e. entered the Swedish wind market this was under political factor to consider and currently when this is plainly outlined it will certainly for sure rise our passion and possibility to be successful," he claimed.

Wallin added that the firm's performance history of wind advancement in Sweden and also its PV experience in other markets established BayWa r.e. for success. It is additionally really hoped the brand-new solar park, together with additional PV centers, will assist to alleviate grid ability in southern Sweden.

According to a report published by the International Renewable Energy Agency previously this year, Sweden is just one of the world leaders in sustainable power development. The nation is stated to have among the highest per capita power use, partially because of its electricity-intensive hefty sector and small cost. Since 2018, the country had actually 420MW of mounted solar capability, up from 290MW the year prior to, compared with 7,320 MW of wind power.

Wallin stated BayWa r.e. is constantly assessing the circumstance in Sweden as well as other Scandinavian countries. "Sweden is a vital market for us as well as one that carries substantial capacity for a sustainable future."