Sweden Clears 150 MW Solar, 600 MWh BESS Project

Korkia to advance one of Scandinavia's largest renewable energy developments toward construction

Korkia's Smedjebacken Renewable Energy Project in Sweden has received environmental approval for a 150 MW solar PV plant paired with a 150 MW/600 MWh BESS. (Illustrative Photo; Photo Credit: thelamephotographer/Shutterstock.com)

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Jun 29, 2026, 5:35 am

Key Takeaways

Korkia says it has secured the environmental permit for a 150 MW solar PV project with a 150 MW/600 MWh BESS in Sweden
Environmental clearance for the facility marks a major regulatory milestone as it enables the project to move closer to RTB status, it adds
Korkia says the development forms part of its expanding international renewable energy pipeline across Europe and the Americas

Korkia Renewables Development Sweden says it has secured environmental clearance for what it terms as one of the largest solar and battery energy storage system (BESS) projects in Scandinavia.

The Environmental Assessment Delegation at the County Administrative Board of Dalarna in Sweden has granted an environmental permit for the company to construct and operate 150 MW solar PV and a 150 MW/600 MWh BESS project in Sweden’s Dalarna.

Korkia said the Smedjebacken Renewable Energy Project has secured an environmental permit under Sweden's Environmental Code following an environmental impact assessment and public consultation. The approval is considered a significant milestone, as relatively few large-scale solar and battery storage projects in Sweden have received such permits. It now paves the way for the facility’s construction.

Located in the Vilmoren forest area, the Smedjebacken project is expected to generate close to 150 GWh annually to meet electricity demand of tens of thousands of Swedish households, according to Korkia.

“Receiving this environmental permit for our flagship project is a significant milestone for our Swedish operations. A legally binding environmental permit, together with a secured grid connection, provides a clear pathway towards Ready-to-Build status,” said Matti Manner, Korkia’s Country Manager Sweden.

Finland-based renewable energy developer Korkia says the Swedish project contributes to its growing global development pipeline. Its total renewable energy portfolio comprises 15 GW of mature and 9 GW of early-stage utility-scale solar, wind, and energy storage development assets in Europe, North America, and South America.

Earlier this month, Korkia secured grid connection permits for the 273 MW Iron Gates hybrid portfolio in Romania (see Global Battery Storage News Snippets).

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