Vedde Solar Park

The design of Vedde Solar Park exemplifies constructive dialogue and strong commitment to the green transition agenda by the local municipality. Located near Sorø on Zealand, the park features nature and recreational initiatives for the local community and wildlife to enjoy.

107

MWp

expected capacity
110

GWh

expected annual output
126

hectares

total project area

Impactful dialogue with local communities

Vedde Solar Park is an example of how constructive dialogue with local communities can help shape the design of a renewable energy project. Based on feedback from the community, the planned area for the project site was reconsidered and adjusted. This collaborative approach has ensured that the project takes into account both community interests and environmental priorities.

PPA partner supplying local manufacturing site with renewable energy

The large entreprise FUJIFILM Diosynth Biotechnologies has entered a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with Better Energy to supply a Danish manufacturing site with green energy. The PPA starts in July 2025 and is expected to cover the total electricity consumption at the company’s biopharmaceutical manufacturing site in Hillerød, Denmark, including new operations coming online in 2024.

Read the public announcement about FUJIFILM entering a PPA with Better Energy (in Danish)

Solar Park Project map of Vedde — Map of Vedde Solar Park. The proposed project will include recreational initiatives benefitting the local community.

Community and nature initiatives

Icon of a dialogue box	Local dialogue	Early in the process, meetings were held with the closest neighbours. Areas have been taken out of the project area for the sake of neighbours and the landscape. Conversely, the project area was also expanded on the basis of a neighbours' meeting, where a neighbour wanted to make an adjacent area available for the solar park.
Icon of cattle	New nature area with grazing nature cattle	Natural cattle will graze in selected areas to help support good conditions for biodiversity.
Icon of biodiversity	New nature area	20ha in the form of two new natural areas with different topography. One lowland area where waterholes are created and a higher meadow area will also be recreated.
Icon of a walker	Walking trails	New publicly accessible path system of approx. 4 km, connecting Vedde with both the two newly established nature areas.
Icon of deer	Wildlife passages	Establishment of passages will ensure the movement of local wildlife.
Icon of bird	Safe passages	A safe passage crossing a busy main road will be established to create safe access between Vedde and the recreational areas.
Icon of viewing tower	Viewing tower and platform	Viewpoints provide the opportunity to enjoy the view both over the park and the surrounding landscape.
Icon on bench	Picnic table sets	Recreational recreation areas with a rest area where you can enjoy your own food.
Icon of visual screening	Natural hedgerows	Establishing planting belts around the solar areas of the park, creating visual shielding using native trees and shrubs.
Icon of grazing sheep	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.

Grazing sheep

The sheep prevent grasses and herbs from shading the panels while benefiting from shelter and fresh grass.

Viewing tower

Viewpoints provide the opportunity to enjoy the view both over the park and the surrounding landscape.

New nature area

20 hectares of new nature areas including lowland with waterholes and higher meadow area.

Converting farmland to produce renewable energy

The local plan area is in a rural zone and comprises an approximately 104 hectares area of arable land, located south of Vedde. The area is currently used for agricultural purposes.

To the north, the local plan area follows Tjørntvedvej, while to the east it follows existing dikes and windbreaks. To the west and south, the local plan area borders agricultural areas, including scattered windbreaks and small forest areas.