The Solar Energy Award showcases the future of solar power in Sweden
The 2025 Solar Energy Award, presented by the trade association Svensk Solenergi, continues to spotlight pioneering efforts shaping the future of solar power in Sweden. This year, the jury includes Marika Edoff, Director of the SOLVE research centre, while the H&M Group was recognised for advancing solar park investments through long-term power purchase agreements.
Since 2004, the trade association Svensk Solenergi has presented the Solar Energy Award to recognise innovative initiatives within the Swedish solar energy sector. The award is presented in three categories:
- Ground-mounted Installation of the Year,
- Building-mounted Installation of the Year and
- Achievement of the Year.
The award aims to highlight projects, companies and individuals who are driving development forward and inspiring greater use of solar power in Sweden.
The jury this year includes Marika Edoff, Professor of Solid-State Electronics at Uppsala University and Director of the Solar Electricity Research Centre, SOLVE.
In the ‘Achievement of the Year’ category, the H&M Group was recognised for its work in facilitating investment in solar parks through long-term fixed-price power purchase agreements (PPAs). The company’s commitment to establishing four solar parks by 2025 is highlighted as a key example of how the business sector can contribute to the energy transition whilst promoting biodiversity and circular solutions.
The Facility of the Year award went to the solar project at Nova Lund, developed by Skandia Fastigheter and Ecokraft. The jury particularly highlighted the project’s prefabricated and standardised method, which shortens installation time, improves safety and creates significant opportunities for large-scale solar panel installations on industrial roofs and commercial properties.
The award for Land-Based Installation of the Year was presented to the solar car park at Oskarshamn Hospital, developed by Region Kalmar County and OTM Ekoenergi. The project demonstrates how car parks can be used for local electricity generation and combines robust design with future-proof technology for battery storage and electric vehicle charging.
Taken together, this year’s winners demonstrate how innovation, collaboration and forward thinking can strengthen the role of solar power in Sweden’s energy transition.
Marie Kofod-Hansen
Energiforsk
