On the 22nd of January 2020, in the frame of the Project Partner Meeting in Karlskrona, Sweden, the participants visited the Karlskrona Solpark. On a dumpsite close to the city, the local energy company Affärsverken has built a large solar-PV plant. Robbert Prinselaar from Affärsverken explained that 1.2 MW (4000 panels!) have already been built, but there are plans for up to 6 MW. The location is particularly appropriate since the land can not be used for any other purpose. Also, Karlskrona is known to be one of the sunniest places in Sweden.
The project is administrated by the energy company (owned by the municipality) but the panels are owned by a large number of citizens and companies of the region. They are organised as a cooperative owning the panels and leasing the land. A share of 100W, producing 100kWh per year, costs 1000 kronor (around 100 €).
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