Solar power
The world is embracing solar power on a scale we haven’t seen before; it’s a clean, abundant source of energy bringing benefits at the local and global scale. Statkraft has developed solar projects for over twenty years, and our ambitions remain high.
Solar power is a clean, abundant and inexhaustible source of energy. We develop and own solar power assets, and are looking for opportunities to expand our activities in Europe and South America.
Our highly skilled solar development team operates across Europe and Latin America with a 10 GW global pipeline, positioning us as a leading developer in the European solar market.
Solar power in numbers (2023)
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642 MWcapacity under construction
Rundedal solar park in the Netherlands
Our solar power ambitions
Solar power is a highly scalable energy source, as solar systems exist in many different sizes, from small plants on rooftops to utility-scale solar parks. Our strategic focus is on the latter type of development.
Statkraft will continue to grow into a major developer of solar, onshore wind and batteries, and deliver competitive operations and maintenance for own assets. Within offshore wind, Statkraft is pursuing an industrial role in Northern Europe.
How solar plants work
The energy from the sun’s radiations is referred to as solar energy. This energy is received as heat and light and can be converted to various useable forms – the most common being electricity. Photovoltaic cells convert the energy from solar radiations into electricity.
More about our solar activity
AgriPV: Combining solar energy with agriculture
AgriPV, or Agricultural Photovoltaics, is an innovative solution that combines energy production with agricultural land use. As the EU sets ambitious targets for renewable energy, AgriPV stands out as...
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Agrivoltaics: Combining solar panels and agriculture into a win-win result
Solar plants are space-intensive and can sometimes compete for land which would otherwise be used for other purposes. In several countries, attempts are now being made to combine agriculture with...
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Country series: Sun rising for Croatia
With its sunny Mediterranean coast, Croatia is one of Europe's fastest-growing markets for solar power. By utilising its renewable energy potential, the country can eliminate electricity imports.
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Country series: Renewables grow fast in Poland
Poland is one of the largest countries in Europe both in terms of energy consumption and energy production, and coal is still the main energy source. At the same time, Poland has the fastest growing...
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Find out more about our solar assets
Statkraft is a leading solar developer in the European solar market and plan on growing solar portfolios globally