The global renewable energy sector has been boosted by the news that European Energy has opened a hybrid wind and solar park in Sweden. The energy sector is in a constant state of evolution and has seen several nations turning to the renewable sector to provide substantial energy capacity. The climate-conscious nations of the world are fostering cooperation and strengthening the sector through innovative projects that enable a shift in the market towards renewable energy. Sweden now joins the list of nations that have unique hybrid energy facilities.

More and more European nations are opting for the potential that the renewable energy sector presents

Europe is the second smallest continent on Earth; as such, the geographical limitations force many European nations to consider innovative projects that strengthen energy stability and provide crucial power for the market.

European Energy is among the companies in the region that are aiming to transition to the renewable energy sector as opposed to relying on the conventional energy generation methods that have existed for generations.

The company recently inaugurated an innovative hybrid solar and wind facility in Kronoberg County in Sweden. The hybrid facility will consist of a 49.6 MW wind park with eight wind turbines combined with a solar park with a capacity of 39.3 MWp.

The combined annual production of the hybrid facility is estimated at around 126 GWh, which is enough energy to power 25,000 households. The company’s management team noted that the park elevates the standing of the renewable energy sector.

“The advantage of combining solar and wind is that they have different production times. The sun shines most during the day and summer, while the wind blows more at night and during winter. This gives us a more even production and smarter use of the power grid.” – Peter Braun, Country Manager for European Energy in Sweden

The facility is the first of three hybrid parks in Sweden being developed by European Energy

The hybrid facility is only the first of three planned by European Energy. The entire construction phase of Skåramåla took four years to complete, and has positioned Sweden as a regional leader in the renewable energy sector.

The hybrid park has reduced construction and operating costs by being connected via a single connection to Sweden’s grid. At the recent inauguration, Maria Arnholm, Governor of Kronoberg County, formalized the opening of the park by connecting the two cables from the solar and wind facilities.

The facility is the first of three planned hybrid projects in Sweden; the next in line is the Grevekulla in Ydre Municipality, which is already under construction and will also be operated by European Energy. Other European countries have also opted to lean into the potential of the renewable energy sector.

“This is a milestone for renewable electricity in Sweden, but also for European Energy, since it is the first hybrid park we have developed, built, and are operating ourselves. By combining solar and wind in the same location, we achieve a more even production and can make more efficient use of land and infrastructure.” – Thorvald Spanggaard, Executive Vice President and Head of Project Development at European Energy

European Energy is fostering the transition away from fossil fuels towards the renewable energy sector

The world is currently deep in the transition away from the conventional energy sector towards the renewable one, as evidenced by the hybrid park in Sweden. For far too long, the energy companies and nations of the world have relied on the harmful fossil fuels that have devastated the environment without considering the substantial impact on our climate. Industry analysts have noted that wind will surpass solar as Europe’s leading clean energy driver by 2030. This exemplifies the transition to the renewable energy sector globally.