Solar power is essential in a sustainable and fossil-free energy system.
Solar power already plays an important role in the energy system, from small household installations to large-scale projects. In recent years, the cost of large-scale solar has dropped significantly, making it one of the most cost-competitive electricity generation technologies in many markets. Due to decreasing costs and low CO₂ emissions, volumes of solar panels will continue to grow in our core markets and around the world; contributing to an increasing proportion of future electrification. Solar panels can also be called photovoltaic panels or PV panels.
Agri-PV park Symbizon in the Netherlands.
Large-scale solar farms with co-located battery storage will play a pivotal role in transforming Europe’s energy system. Vattenfall’s portfolio is growing, particularly in Germany, the Netherlands and the UK, where large solar farms can be operated.
Vattenfall has developed and commissioned the 76 MW Tützpatz solar park in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania. Spanning 93 hectares, the project combines different module types and mounting systems with suitable agricultural use, providing valuable practical experience for future commercial projects of this kind.
Another example of smart use of technology is hybrid renewable parks, such as Haringvliet hybrid renewable park in the Netherlands, where six wind turbines, PV capacity, and a battery were co-developed and are connected to the grid via the same connection. This hybrid renewable park was commissioned in 2022.
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We are increasing the value of our core business technologies wind power and solar power by co-developing and co-locating integrated battery solutions where feasible. More about hybrid parks in this video:
The shift to renewable energy requires efficient land use that balances energy production and agriculture. Photovoltaics is a widely accepted technology, but there are concerns about its impact on farmland. Agri-PV addresses this by integrating solar power with active farming, ensuring agricultural productivity while expanding renewable energy generation.
Vattenfall is developing agri-PV on a commercial scale in cooperation with partners, exploring different applications such as arable farming, animal husbandry, and permanent grassland use. Vattenfall’s Symbizon project focuses on integrating solar panels with arable farming, while the Tützpatz project examines how solar installations can be combined with livestock farming. Other initiatives explore the potential of solar energy in areas with permanent grassland.
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Renewable energy, like wind power, is the key to reducing global CO2 emissions.
Hydropower is economically attractive and has low levels of CO2 emissions.
Biomass is a renewable energy source and can be used to produce both heat and electricity.
We are driving the transition towards a fossil-free energy system.
We have a responsibility for our environmental and social impacts.
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