European Energy, a Danish developer of renewable energy projects across Europe, has inaugurated its first hybrid renewable energy park in Sweden. Completed in September 2025 after four years of development and construction, the project marks a milestone for both the company and renewable electricity in Sweden.
Located in Skåramåla, Kronoberg County, the site combines 49.6 MW of wind power, spread across eight turbines, with 39.3 MWp of solar. With an estimated annual output of 126 GWh, the park will supply electricity to more than 25 000 households each year.
Why combine wind and solar?
Wind and solar tend to generate electricity at different times of the day and year. By combining them at a single site, the park can deliver a more consistent output and make better use of shared infrastructure.
“This gives us a more even production and smarter use of the power grid,” said Peter Braun, European Energy’s country manager in Sweden.
In short, hybrid parks help renewables behave a little more like traditional power plants, without the carbon footprint.
Making the most of land and grid connections
Skåramåla shows how hybrid parks can use land and infrastructure more efficiently. Wind turbines and solar panels share a single connection point to the Swedish grid, helping to reduce the need for additional roads, substations, and grid expansion. This setup also lowered construction and operational costs.
“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,” said Thorvald Spanggaard, executive vice president and head of project development at European Energy. “By combining solar and wind in the same location, we achieve a more balanced output and can make more efficient use of land and infrastructure.”
Skåramåla is the first of three planned hybrid parks in Sweden. The second, in Ydre municipality, is already under construction.
Energy with room for nature
European Energy also prioritised biodiversity throughout the development of the Skåramåla site. Located in a forested, rocky area, the park was designed with environmental considerations from the outset. Existing soil masses were reused to minimise transport, and what was previously a production forest with low ecological value has been transformed through targeted efforts. These include the preservation of water ponds, the creation of natural habitat edges, dedicated wildlife corridors, and the sowing of pollinator-friendly plants.
The park was officially opened by Maria Arnholm, Governor of Kronoberg County, who connected two symbolic cables (one from the wind park and one from the solar park) during the inauguration ceremony.
Skåramåla may be just one park in one corner of Sweden, but it points to a bigger idea: clean energy can be more than just clean. It can be efficient, considered, and integrated with the natural landscape.
