Mäntyharju

Project details

Project description

Solarigo Systems Oy is investigating the conditions for establishing a solar park in Mäntyharju, approximately 10 kilometers northeast of the municipal center. The planned project area is currently about 50 hectares in size. The area is mainly commercial forest. Part of the forest area is in harvesting condition, and another part has been harvested recently. The planned solar park would have an output of approximately 37 MWp and produce around 32 GWh of renewable electricity annually, equivalent to the electricity consumption of, for example, 2,000 electrically heated detached houses. The project’s investment value is approximately 20 million euros.

The project is still in its early stages; no building permit or investment decision has been made at this point. Solarigo has initiated key studies required for the permitting process and has commissioned, among other things, a habitat and vegetation survey for the area. The site is also being assessed for important or potential habitats of protected and endangered species, as well as other ecologically valuable species. Additionally, a water management plan will be developed for the area.

After completing the studies, Solarigo’s goal is to apply for necessary building permits from the municipality. The solar park is expected to be in production by 2026 at the earliest.

When implemented, the project will have a local employment impact during construction, particularly in the earthworks and electricity sectors. Additionally, the municipality receives income from the power plant tax on the solar park. The solar park’s lifetime is approximately 35 to 40 years.