Wedoany.com Report-Oct. 5, Danish renewable energy developer European Energy has launched its first hybrid park, integrating 49.6 MW of wind power with 39.3 MWp of solar power, in Skåramåla, Kronoberg County, Sweden. The park, connected to the Swedish electricity grid through a single point, is designed to produce approximately 126 GWh annually, sufficient to power over 25,000 households each year.

Hybrid park in Kronoberg County.

Construction of the Skåramåla park spanned four years, marking it as the first of three planned solar-wind hybrid projects by European Energy in Sweden. The company is already advancing its second project, Grevekulla, in Ydre Municipality. The hybrid design optimizes energy output by leveraging complementary production patterns of solar and wind energy.

Peter Braun, country manager for European Energy in Sweden, stated: “The advantage of combining solar and wind is that they have different production times. The sun shines most during the day and summer, while the wind blows more at night and during winter. This gives us a more even production and smarter use of the power grid.”

Thorvald Spanggaard, executive vice president and head of Project Development at European Energy, added: “By combining solar and wind in the same location, we achieve a more even production and can make more efficient use of land and infrastructure.”

To enhance the local environment, European Energy implemented measures to boost biodiversity at the site, which was previously a forest with limited ecological value. Initiatives include preserving water ponds, creating natural habitats along the park’s boundaries, and planting species to support pollinators, contributing to a healthier ecosystem.

The Skåramåla project aligns with Sweden’s goal of achieving 100% renewable electricity production by 2040. Hydropower and bioenergy currently lead as the country’s primary renewable sources for electricity and heating, respectively. In 2022, wind power accounted for 19% of Sweden’s electricity, with over 4,700 wind turbines operational nationwide.

The hybrid park represents a step toward sustainable energy development, optimizing land and grid infrastructure while supporting Sweden’s renewable energy ambitions. By combining solar and wind technologies, European Energy is fostering efficient energy production and environmental stewardship in Kronoberg County.