Sungrow unveils hybrid solar park in Halmstad

Renewable energy provider Sungrow has unveiled one of Sweden‘s first hybrid solar parks, in Halmstad.

The hybrid solar park, developed by Solarwork Sverige and Powerworks Energy, combines photovoltaic (PV) technology with energy storage, and ‘represents a great example of the advancements in renewable energy deployment, grid stability, and energy efficiency’, according to Sungrow.

It will generate more than 7,000 MWh of clean electricity annually, with one of the driving forces behind the project the need for cost-effective, on-demand energy generation, according to Carl Kuylenstierna, CEO of plant owner Sperlingsholms Gods.

Hybrid solar park

“We invested in a solar park because we believe society needs it, and solar energy is an sustainable way to produce electricity,” he said. “We generate electricity exactly when it is needed most, in the middle of the day, and at low marginal cost.”

The 6.6MWp PV installation comprises close to 12,000 bifacial PV modules mounted on a ground structure, with 20 Sungrow SG250HX string inverters converting most of the solar output. In addition, the facility boasts a 4MW / 4.4MWh battery storage system using Sungrow’s PowerTitan 1.0 solution.

This system is AC-coupled, ensuring that the PV system and battery energy storage system (BESS) operate independently.

“We have chosen Sungrow‘s technology for both the PV inverters and the BESS system because they are market leaders and work exceptionally well in the Nordic climate,” commented Fredrik Lyckvind, CSO at Powerworks Energy. “PowerTitan 1.0 was selected for its 1C system, which allows us to charge and discharge in an hour – perfect for the markets we operate in. Additionally, its liquid-cooled technology significantly reduces operating costs and ensures long-term system stability.”

Integrated renewable energy solutions

Elsewhere, Raphael Henkel, regional manager, Sweden and Finland, at Sungrow, added that the Halmstad project demonstrates the growing demand for integrated renewable energy solutions.

“This successful completion of one of Sweden’s first hybrid solar parks highlights the growing demand for integrated PV and ESS solutions,” he commented. “At Sungrow, we are committed to providing innovative, high-performance technology that supports grid stability and maximises the deployment of renewable energy.” Read more here.