Construction is underway on Sweden’s largest rooftop solar system—a 14 MW array on a DSV warehouse. Brion Solenergi and CP are using helicopter lifts for maximum efficiency while integrating products from JinkoSolar and Sungrow. The system is designed to provide 25% energy self-sufficiency, with excess power available for charging electric vehicles or being sold to the grid.
Solar PV System With 14 MW Capacity
Brion Solenergi, in partnership with mounting specialist CP, has begun construction on Sweden’s largest rooftop PV system installation. To improve efficiency, the team is using helicopter lifts instead of cranes.
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The project features a 14 MW solar array on a warehouse owned by the Danish transport company DSV. Using products from JinkoSolar and Sungrow, the facility is designed to achieve 25% energy self-sufficiency. Any excess power it generates will be used for electric vehicle charging or sold to the grid.
The warehouse owner, Danish transport firm DSV, is funding the solar panel installation with assistance from CPX, a Dutch company specializing in mounting systems. In collaboration with Brion Solenergi, CPX is using its Wave installation system.
24,000 Panels To be Installed
Spanning 100,000 square meters, the solar array will include nearly 24,000 panels, making it the largest project of its kind in the Nordic region. Pejman Eidisson, CPX’s sales manager for the Nordics, told PV Magazine the project will use JinkoSolar Tiger Neo 72Hl4-(V) solar modules and Sungrow 350 kW inverters.
To speed up the installation, helicopters are lifting the panels into position, an approach Brion Solenergi CEO Olle Blandin considers more cost-effective than cranes. This method is expected to get all roofing materials in place within 10 days, compared to the estimated three months required for cranes.
DSV stated that its warehouse will need only about 25% of the electricity it generates to be completely self-sufficient. The surplus energy can be stored in batteries to charge electric vehicles or sold back to the local electricity grid.
Sweden’s Incentives for Solar Panel Installations
Sweden’s commitment to sustainability is creating an attractive opportunity for individuals and businesses to benefit financially and environmentally from solar panel installations. The government offers various incentives and subsidies, such as the Energy Investment Grant and net metering programs, which can significantly offset installation costs and allow owners to sell excess energy back to the grid.
Installing solar panels reduces monthly energy bills and can generate surplus electricity, which can be sold for extra income or used during periods of low sunlight. Sweden’s Green Certificate system also rewards renewable energy producers with certificates for every megawatt-hour generated, creating another revenue stream. By the end of last year, Sweden’s total solar capacity had surpassed 4 GW.
For those unable to afford the upfront costs, options like solar leasing and Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) allow property owners to benefit from solar energy without the initial investment. Additionally, integrating energy storage solutions like batteries can maximize savings by storing excess power for use when sunlight is limited.
EU Advocates for More Rooftop Solar Installations
Legislation passed by the European Parliament in March requires EU member states to include solar installations in new construction projects. A recent report from the Climate Action Network Europe highlighted that member states have struggled to keep pace with the growing demand for rooftop solar.
Investing in solar panels is a long-term strategy that yields financial returns, enhances property value, and attracts environmentally conscious buyers. For those unable to install their own panels, community solar projects offer a way to participate in larger-scale installations and generate income while contributing to community-wide sustainability. Overall, solar power in Sweden presents a lucrative and eco-friendly investment that aligns with the nation’s clean energy goals.
