Master Thesis Project at Sunna Group – Solar Power and Forest Land: Does the Climate Impact Assessment Calculation Add Up?

Are you interested in renewable energy and sustainability? Do you want to contribute to a more sustainable future? Then this master thesis project is for you!

Sunna Group is a company in the renewable energy sector. We develop, build and own large-scale solar power on land. We are now looking for a curious and committed student for a master thesis project focusing on the climate impact of solar power plants on forest land. This is a non-paid master thesis project but with loads of other benefits!

We have prepared research questions so you can see our initial thoughts. At this stage, we have focused on the climate impact but are also interested in investigating biodiversity. However, we are more than happy to develop the research questions together with you to meet our mutual interests and needs.

Research questions:

• What is the climate impact of constructing a solar power plant on forest land? Including site preparation, construction and operation.
  – Compared to other types of land or classification of forest land?
  – Compared to alternative land uses and energy sources?
• Methods for choosing land suitable for solar power plants; from a climate and biodiversity perspective.
• What measures can minimize the negative climate impact and maximize the positive effects of solar power plants on forest land?

Your profile:

• You are a Master’s level student in a relevant field, e.g. Environment, Sustainability, Forestry, Nature Conservation, Energy.
• You have a strong interest in sustainability and renewable energy.
• You are analytical, driven and have a good ability to work independently.

We offer:

• An opportunity to contribute to important research in a relevant area.
• Access to expertise and data within Sunna Group AB.
• A chance to develop and learn more about solar energy and sustainability.
• For you to carry the project through remotely or from Stockholm, Göteborg or Åre.
• Sandra Tenggren (based in Åre) as your supervisor, lawyer with over 10 years of experience in Sustainability.

Does this sound interesting?

Send an email to sandra@sunnagroup.com explaining your interest in the subject and we will take it from there.

We look forward to hearing from you!

Contact person:

Sandra Tenggren sandra@sunnagroup.com, +46 73 0528022