Navnsø Solar Park
Navnsø Solar Park offers more than green energy. Situated in northern Denmark, adjacent to the protected Navnsø Lake, the park is designed and operated with careful consideration of the local natural environment and wildlife.
Solar park facts
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46
GWh
expected annual output
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45
MWp
expected capacity
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46
hectares
total project area
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72,000
Danes
equal to electricity consumption
Generating green energy and enhancing local nature
The first solar park in Vesthimmerland Municipality will generate green energy while being managed sustainably. Located next to the protected Navnsø Lake, it will be operated without pesticides or fertilizers, relying solely on natural manure from grazing animals. Better Energy, which has leased the site for 30 years, has signed a voluntary agreement with Denmark’s Nature Conservation Association to ensure the park remains environmentally sound throughout its lifetime. The agreement has been officially registered.
Who made Navnsø Solar Park a reality through power purchase
A voluntary agreement to ensure the local nature
We have proactively taken measures to protect the natural environment in ways that the municipality may not have initially considered. For instance, we ensured that solar panels were not placed in Natura 2000-protected areas. Furthermore, we commissioned an independent assessment to evaluate the potential impact on habitats for endangered amphibian species around Navnsø.
As part of our commitment to environmental responsibility, we voluntarily agreed to operate the park without the use of pesticides or fertilisers, relying solely on natural manure from grazing animals.
Community and nature initiatives in Navnsø Solar Park
| Preservation of nature areas |
Better Energy has shown the considerations towards nature that the municipality would not take, such as preserving those areas within the project area that are Natura 2000-protected. |
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| Grazing sheep |
The sheep make sure that grasses and herbs do not grow up and shade the panels. The animals get shelter from the solar panels and fresh grass, while the farmers take advantage of the open spaces. |
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| Natural hedgerows |
Establishing planting belts around the solar areas of the park, creating visual shielding using native trees and shrubs. |
Grazing sheep
The sheep keep grasses and herbs from shading the panels, while benefiting from shelter and fresh grass. Farmers also make use of the open space.
Preservation of nature areas
Better Energy has shown the considerations towards nature that the municipality would not take, such as preserving those areas within the project area that are Natura 2000-protected.
Natural hedgerows
Establishing planting belts around the solar areas of the park, creating visual shielding using native trees and shrubs.
