Environmental Permit Secured for Sweden’s Largest Solar Park

BayWa r.e. Nordic has been granted an environmental permit for a new 250 MW solar park in Alvesta municipality. The project is the largest in Sweden to date to receive an environmental permit that has gained legal force, marking an important milestone for large-scale solar energy in the country.

Ryamon Solar Park will be located adjacent to the Lyngsåsa wind farm, which BayWa r.e. has also received permission to develop into a hybrid park by adding solar power. The area consists of production forest with spruce, planted after Storm Gudrun felled nearly all trees in 2005.

“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,” says Martin Sjödahl, Permitting Manager at BayWa r.e. Nordic.

An Important Addition of Renewable Energy Where the Need Is Greatest

The solar park is expected to produce approximately 250 GWh of renewable electricity per year, equivalent to the household electricity consumption of around 50,000 Swedish homes. The project is located in Electricity Price Area 4, where electricity demand and prices are currently the highest, making it a valuable addition for the region.

Grid Reinforcements Required – Earliest Commissioning in 2032

Before the solar park can be commissioned, extensive reinforcement and construction of new grid infrastructure will be necessary.

“As it stands today, there is no available grid capacity until at least 2032. 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. It will take several years before the facility is ready to deliver renewable energy, but once completed, it will provide substantial benefits,” Martin continues.

Positive Climate Impact and Regional Development

The solar park will deliver significant climate benefits for Kronoberg County by helping reduce CO₂ emissions. Increased access to renewable electricity is also an important driver of regional development and economic growth.

Rapid Growth of Solar Power in Sweden

According to Green Power Sweden, solar power continues to grow rapidly in the country, both through rooftop installations and large-scale ground-mounted solar parks. Research and experience show that solar parks established on forest land with low