Sunna’s platform for analyzing grid and land conditions for large-scale solar energy and battery storage

In honor of International GIS Day, we take the opportunity to present our unique and proprietary platform for planning and location of solar parks. The platform, which is tailored to streamline site selection for large-scale ground-based solar farms, combines data on electricity grid capacity and mapped information on soil conditions.

Capacity constraints in the Swedish electricity grid are a limiting factor for the green transition, the establishment of new industries and the expansion of renewable electricity generation. Grid congestion can result in higher electricity prices and delayed connections for new electricity production, businesses and households, which in turn can inhibit growth, development and new jobs. The situation requires strong action and as a participant in the energy market, we want to contribute with solutions that can use existing infrastructure more efficiently and create a more robust electricity system using sustainable energy from the sun in combination with battery storage.

We have developed a powerful model and data platform with aggregated grid data to quickly and accurately evaluate conditions for large-scale solar energy and BESS (Battery Energy Storage System). Our tool is specifically designed to quickly evaluate the conditions of the electricity grid in a specific area including the overlying grid, the conditions of the land with, among other things, natural values & biodiversity, solar radiation and production simulation.

– The aim was to develop not just a platform, but a catalyst for the connection of new renewable electricity generation. We want to unlock the potential of the grid and pave the way for a sustainable energy future, says Disa Ekholm, System Developer at Sunna Group.

International Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Day is celebrated on the third Wednesday of November each year to raise awareness and knowledge of geographic information systems. The day aims to showcase how GIS technology is being used in different fields, from urban planning and environmental protection to healthcare and energy development, and to inspire more people to discover its potential and how it can help solve societal challenges, including sustainability and climate adaptation.

For more information about the platform, visit sunnagroup.com/en/grid-analysis/