PÖYRYNWATTILA
SOLAR PARK
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
In Hirvensalmi solar park project, a solar park consisting of 9,000 bi-facial solar panels, approximately 5 MWp in capacity, was implemented on the north side of the municipality's center. The project area was approximately 8.6 hectares in size. The solar park can be utilized as part of Hirvensalmi's climate program. Project company Järvi-Suomen Aurinko Oy has agreed a 20-year land lease agreement for the project area with Hirvensalmi municipality.
Fences and service roads were built around the park. The park does not affect the nearby outdoor trails.
The solar park's investor is Järvi-Suomen Aurinko Oy, which is a project company founded by Suur-Savon Sähkö Oy. Solarigo Systmes Oy acts as an EPC constructor of the park, and the produced solar electricity is sold by Lumme Energia.
PANELS
9200
INVESTMENT M€
~ 3.5
STEP
PRODUCTION
LOCATION
HIRVENSALMI
CAPACITY MWP
5
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Development
The north side of the town's center was specified as the project area. In a soil survey, the area was found to be load-bearing and thus well suited for a solar park. An environmental survey was conducted and its results have been taken into account in the implementation. Centre for Economic Development, Transport and the Environment conducted a needs assessment for an environmental impact assessment, which was concluded not necessary for the project.
06 / 2022
06 / 2022
PROJECT PROGRESS
Town zoning
A town zoning change was made for the project, which was available for viewing and commenting on the Hirvensalmi municipality's online service.
02 / 2023
02 / 2023
Public hearing
A public event was held about the project for Hirvensalmi residents on March 21, 2023. The event was attended by residents and representatives of Hirvensalmi municipality, Suur-Savon Sähkö and Solarigo Systems Oy.
03 / 2023
03 / 2023
Construction
The town zoning change, which was a prerequisite for the project's implementation, became legally binding on November 10, 2023. Solarigo Systems Oy made an investment decision on the project and started construction of the solar park in December 2023. A fence and roads were built around the solar park. The surrounding fence is landscaped, so the effect on the overall appearance is minimal. The park does not affect the nearby outdoor trails.
12 / 2023
12 / 2023
Production
Hirvensalmi solar park was put into production on June 26, 2024. It produces approximately 4.5 MWh of renewable solar electricity annually.
06 / 2024
06 / 2024
Sheep
Solarigo is piloting solar agriculture in Hirvensalmi, where the same area is used for solar electricity production and agriculture. In cooperation with a local sheep farmer, the experiment was found to be successful, and in the future about 100 sheep will be responsible for mowing the solar park during the summer months.
06 / 2024
07 / 2024
Opening
Solarigo, Hirvensalmi municipality and Lumme Energia organized an opening ceremony for the solar park. At the open-to-everyone event, crepes and coffee were served, the result of the naming contest was announced as "Pöyrynwattila", performances by preschoolers were seen and speeches were heard. In addition, elementary school students visited the park. There were about 200 participants. The participants also got to pet the sheep.
06 / 2024
08 / 2024
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