Sunly has officially begun construction on the largest solar park in the Baltics, located in Risti, Lääne County. The groundbreaking ceremony was marked by Priit Lepasepp, Sunly’s co-founder and manager, and his partners, who ceremonially placed the first solar panels. This project is a significant step toward expanding renewable energy in the region.
Project Details
The Risti Solar Park, once completed in the fall of 2026, will have a total capacity of 244 MW. This capacity is expected to generate enough electricity to power approximately 55,000 households. The total investment in the project is estimated at 125 million euros, funded in part by a recent 300 million euros raised from Scandinavian and Pratsusmaa investors.
The solar park will not only supply clean energy but also integrate future energy storage and wind energy solutions. Sunly plans to add a battery park with a 144 MW capacity and electric wind turbines. These additions will help stabilize electricity prices and enhance the region’s overall energy grid.
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Local Community Involvement and Benefits
The Risti Solar Park will also have a positive impact on the local community. In a unique collaboration with the municipality of Lääne-Nigula, Sunly signed an agreement to share 0.6% of the sales turnover from the solar park with the local government. This deal will provide the municipality with approximately 75,000 euros annually, based on a 5 cents/kWh electricity price.
This partnership ensures that the park contributes to the development of the region for the next 25 years, the expected life of the solar park. Additionally, Sunly plans to offer the local community cheaper electricity when building the wind farm.
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Technological Innovation in Solar Energy
In the planning and design of the Risti Solar Park, Sunly has focused on cutting-edge technological innovation. The solar panels in the park will be able to track the sun’s movement, ensuring maximum productivity during peak hours, particularly in the morning and evening. This technology will optimize electricity production when demand is highest.
Connecto, the main contractor for the project, will oversee the construction of the park, ensuring that it is built to meet the highest standards of efficiency and sustainability.
Future of the Risti Solar Park
The Risti Solar Park is part of Sunly’s larger hybrid energy project in the Baltics. It includes energy storage and wind power. This combination of technologies will provide a reliable and sustainable energy source for the region. Sunly aims to meet local energy needs while contributing to global climate change efforts.
The project focuses on collaboration, technological innovation, and community involvement. The Risti Solar Park will serve as a model for renewable energy projects. It is set to become an example for the Baltics and beyond.