Hybrid solar set up Finland

By developing hybrid systems that combine wind and solar power with other technologies such as batteries, hydrogen or biofuels, Finland can achieve its ambitious climate goals while ensuring its energy security and promoting its sustainable economy. By developing hybrid systems that combine wind and solar power with other technologies such as batteries, hydrogen or biofuels, Finland can achieve its ambitious climate goals while ensuring its energy security and promoting its sustainable economy. VSB Uusiutuva Energia Suomi Oy, the Finnish subsidiary of German renewables developer VSB Group, is gearing up for an ambitious hybrid project in Finland’s North Ostrobothnia region. This innovative venture will combine 350 MW of wind energy with 100 MW of solar capacity, marking a significant step towards sustainable energy generation. The technical aspects of the hybrid park were tested in Juurakko, Kalajoki. Here, VSB has realised its first wind farm with a connected photovoltaic field together with Solarigo Systems Oy, a partner that plans and builds solar power plants for capacity of 40 MW and a 13 MWp solar farm consisting of over 24,000 solar cells. Hybrid-Power Finland has designed and patented a horticultural module that utilizes solar energy, new types of lighting solutions and wireless technology (IoT) that allow for more efficient plant production. An essential part of the hybrid project is the Puutionsaari wind farm with 49 wind turbines and a capacity of 350 MW, complemented by a 100 MWp solar farm on a former peat extraction site acquired by VSB. The solar project is currently in the approval process, which is expected to be completed by the end of the year.