Alexander Rudberg, Interim Head of Development at Alight, says: “The grid connection agreement is an important milestone for this project. As Finland strives to achieve energy independence and decarbonize its power sector, this project exemplifies how large-scale solar can serve as a cornerstone of the country’s energy transition. Our next step is to secure a power purchase agreement with a forward-thinking company committed to sourcing renewable electricity, which will ensure the financial viability of this project.”
Onni Härmä, customer manager at Fingrid, says: “It's nice to get good news of the progress of energy production projects in Finland after a little quieter period. Alight's project, when realized, will be one of Finland's largest solar power plants and in a very good location in southern Finland, also in terms of the transmission system. By enabling projects like this, we help build a strong, renewable energy system for future generations.”
The project received a major boost earlier this winter when its permits, including the option for a 30 MW battery energy storage system, were officially approved following a positive decision by the local municipality. The planned solar park consists of three project areas totalling 84 hectares, or about 125 football fields of land. The park has a capacity of over 80 megawatts peak, enough to meet the annual electricity consumption of around 14,000 homes. This makes it one of the largest solar parks under development in Finland. Construction of the park is slated to start in 2025 and it is expected to be operational in 2026.
About Alight
Alight's mission is to make the electricity grid carbon-free and help energy-intensive companies to go solar. We develop, own and operate onsite and offsite solar energy projects across Europe and sell clean energy to businesses at low, fixed costs, guaranteed by a PPA that is independent of government funding or subsidies. Our goal is to pave the way towards a more sustainable future, and to achieve this we aim to have 5 gigawatts of installed capacity by 2030.
About Fingrid
Fingrid Oyj is Finland’s transmission system operator: its owners are the Finnish state and Finnish pension insurance companies. Our mission is to secure the supply of energy in our society in all circumstances and to promote a clean, market-based power system.
Contacts and media inquiries:
Meredith Popolo, Communications Director at Alight +46 70-961 1583, meredith.popolo@alight-energy.com
