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Is your land a good match for a solar park?

Suitable land

Low-productivity forest or agricultural land can instead contribute to electricity production.

  • Low-productive or difficult-to-use land
  • Lack of high natural and cultural values

Large areas

Large, uninterrupted plots are best suited for the development of solar parks.

  • Minimum 15 hectares
  • Contiguous area
  • Relatively flat topography

Grid connection

The ability to connect to the grid is a requirement for all types of power production.

  • Proximity to energy infrastructure
  • Available grid capacity

Solar irradiation

The amount of available sunlight determines how much electricity can be produced.

  • High solar irradiation
  • Geographical location
  • Low shading from surroundings

Analysis of your land

Are you curious if your land could be suitable for a solar park?

Fill out the form or email us at mark@sunnagroup.com and we will do a free analysis of your land.

    Why lease your land to Sunna?

    Why lease your land to Sunna?
    At Sunna, our ambition is to increase the amount of solar power in the energy system by developing and owning large-scale solar parks in the Nordic region. We are primarily looking for flat and relatively rock-free forest land for traditional solar parks or agricultural land for agrivoltaic systems where the land can continue to be cultivated between the rows of vertically mounted panels.

    We want to be a reliable partner throughout the entire process from development and construction, to owning the park until the day the solar cells reach their technical lifetime. We also have strong Nordic capital partners behind us and are a sustainable and long-term player in the Swedish energy market.

    Do you have land you think might be suitable and want to know more? Contact us for a free evaluation of your land!

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    A secure investment

    By leasing your land for a solar park, you create a long-term and secure income while contributing to renewable electricity production.

    Biodiversity

    Biodiversity is important to us at Sunna and therefore we always plan to promote it on site through customized interventions to benefit plant and wildlife.

    Fence-free

    To ensure that both animals and outdoor recreation can continue to move freely within and through the area, we also choose to primarily build solar parks that are not enclosed by high fences.

    Successful projects

    Our first solar park of 30 hectares outside Gislaved took only two years from start to commissioning and is a clear example of how our methods and partnerships deliver results.

    The process

    Our Projects

    Vikingen_1_Sunna

    Ongoing

    Vikingen

    Sunna is developing a large-scale solar park on land affected by flooding and unsuitable for agriculture.

    • 124 hectares
    • 121 MW
    • Östergötland county
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    Ongoing

    Bågskytten

    Development is in progress for a 209 hectare solar park in Vetlanda municipality.

    • 209 hectares
    • 98 MW
    • Jönköping county
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    Ongoing

    Energiskogen

    An attempt at poplar cultivation that did not live up to expectations in Västra Götaland is instead planned to be replaced by a 23-hectare […]

    • 23 hectares
    • 17 MW
    • Västra Götaland county

    Analysis of electricity grid and land

    We have developed a powerful model and data platform that we use to analyze the conditions of your land. Using our platform, we can quickly evaluate the capacity of the electricity grid in the area and can evaluate the conditions of the project as a whole, including analysis of natural values and biodiversity, solar radiation and production simulation.

    Our data platform is visualized in a GIS tool that helps us develop projects with a high probability of short lead times in terms of permitting and grid connection. The platform is the cornerstone of our project and business development and enables our team to quickly identify whether properties are suitable for solar farms.

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    What about biodiversity?

    Biodiversity means that we have a landscape with many different species and a wide genetic variety. It is vital that we protect biodiversity as it plays a crucial role in the basic functions and survival of both nature and humans, for example by cleaning air, water and pollinating crops.

    Solar energy is a low-emission renewable energy source that will play an increasing role in electrification in the future. By building solar parks in places where alternative use is currently low, we can contribute to the green transition while ensuring the creation of new habitats and targeted efforts to enrich biodiversity.

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    Common landowner questions

    As a landowner, you get a long-term and secure income through a lease based on the electricity production generated by the park. Our standard model consists of a percentage of the park’s gross revenue but with a fixed compensation per hectare as a floor to create as secure a lease as possible for you as a property owner. While making a wise investment that provides a return for at least 40 years, you are also helping to increase the amount of renewable electricity on the Nordic market and strengthen biodiversity in Sweden.

    During construction, we first need to prepare the ground for the installation of solar cells, transformer stations and cabling. This includes removing any undergrowth and cutting down trees, building gravel roads for construction traffic and digging cable shafts. When constructing the park, we try to minimize the impact on the ground and avoid any impact on the soil. The scaffolding for the solar panels is then driven into the ground, leaving a minimal footprint on the soil properties.

    The estimated lifetime of a solar park is at least 40 years, but probably even longer. The installation also requires minimal maintenance.

    In order to build a solar park, environmental permits need to be applied for at the county administrative board and building permits at the municipality, this usually takes between 1-2 years from submission of the application to final decisions. When it comes to the actual construction of the park, this is estimated to take between 3-9 months, depending on the size of the plant and the conditions of the land.

    However, what usually determines the timeline for a project is the time to connect to the electricity grid. Here, we work with our experts to analyze the area in question to get the best possible idea of the available capacity, and if no major grid modifications are required, connection can normally take place within 1-5 years.

    A solar park installation is in principle fully reversible and the land can be reclaimed after the park has reached its technical lifetime. In addition, much of the equipment can be reused or recycled.

    At the end of the lease and when the facility has reached its technical lifespan, we will decide together on the survival of the park. There are two options: either the park is decommissioned and the land is restored to its original state, or the park is allowed to live on and continue to produce renewable energy by refurbishing or replacing worn-out parts. The cost of restoring the surface is of course borne by us as the leaseholder.

    We work long-term where we, together with our capital partners, want to remain the owner of the parks and be a reliable partner to you as a landowner. Our business plan is based on a long-term approach and we have many years of experience and expertise in large-scale solar cell installations.

    We have well-functioning parks in operation and good relationships with our existing landowners. To get an idea of our built and started projects, you can read more here.

    Contact us via the form, email us at mark@sunnagroup.com or get in touch directly with one of our staff.

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