The grant, announced as part of a highly competitive process in which 373 projects applied and only 61 were selected, highlights Alight’s commitment to accelerating the transition to renewable energy across Europe.
The planned solar park is a large-scale project with a planned capacity of approximately 120 MW, with a co-located battery energy storage system (BESS) of approximately 45 MW. The project is located in Loviisa, in southeastern Finland, and designed with a focus on agrivoltaics - integrating solar energy production with agricultural land use. The innovative design utilises AI and trackers, optimising both energy yield and agricultural productivity.
The Innovation Fund grant recognises the project’s innovative and replicable approach and its alignment with EU sustainability goals. Once commissioned, the solar park will support Finland and Europe’s climate ambitions by delivering about 155 GWh of electricity annually, enough to power around 31,000 households.
The project spans over 225 hectares and is currently advancing through the zoning process, with the application expected to be submitted shortly. Subject to permitting and grid connection milestones, construction could commence in 2026. The grant agreement with the European Commission is to be signed by March 2026, and the process of signing a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with a corporate offtaker is ongoing.
“We are honoured to see our project recognised by the European Commission as a leading example of innovation in renewable energy, and proud to set a new benchmark for an agrivoltaic hybrid park in the Nordics” said Warren Campbell, CEO of Alight. “This solar park with integrated battery storage will deliver clean power and flexibility services to the Finnish grid, while also demonstrating how solar can co-exist with and support agricultural productivity. The Innovation Fund grant is a testament to the combined expertise of Alight and 3Flash, and our commitment to a more sustainable future.”
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