Renewable energy producer Neoen and European solar developer Alight have announced the launch of Sweden’s largest solar farm, a 100-megawatt peak (MWp) facility located in Hultsfred. The project, which was connected to the E.ON distribution grid in April, is now delivering clean electricity into the national system.
Developed as a joint venture between Neoen and Alight, the solar farm is expected to generate around 100 GWh annually.
The project was financed by Neoen and Alight, supported by structured debt financing from Danske Bank. In addition, Swedish fashion giant H&M Group has signed a long-term power purchase agreement, pledging to source 95% of the site’s output by 2030.
Laetitia Prot, managing director of Neoen Sweden, described the development as a milestone in the country’s green energy expansion. “Hultsfred solar farm is our fourth asset entering into operation in Sweden, bringing the total capacity of the fleet to 304 MW (including Storbränkullen wind farm, Storen Power Reserve and Isbillen Power Reserve). With these three complementary technologies of solar, wind and storage at scale, we are actively contributing to Sweden’s clean energy transition,” she said.
The construction phase was managed by Equans Solar & Storage alongside Solkompaniet. The initiative brought together a range of French and Swedish partners, reflecting international collaboration in renewable energy development.
Neoen’s chair and CEO, Xavier Barbaro, emphasised the company’s long-term commitment to the region. “Since 2020, we have invested almost €200 million in Sweden … playing an increasingly significant role in accelerating the energy transition here in Sweden and around the world,” he said.
The inauguration of Hultsfred solar farm follows Neoen’s launch of Portugal’s largest solar park earlier this summer, highlighting the company’s growing presence in Europe’s renewable energy sector.
