Korkia receives environmental permit in Sweden – one of Scandinavia’s largest solar and BESS projects

Korkia Renewables Development Sweden has received an environmental permit for the Smedjebacken hybrid project in Dalarna, paving the way for a 150 MWp solar PV plant and a 150 MW / 600 MWh battery energy storage system (BESS).

Korkia has reached a major development milestone in Sweden, as the Environmental Assessment Delegation (Miljöprövningsdelegationen) at the County Administrative Board of Dalarna has granted an environmental permit to Korkia Renewables Development Sweden AB for the construction and operation of the Smedjebacken renewable energy project.

The permit enables the development of a solar PV plant with a capacity of 150 MWp and a co-located BESS of 150 MW / 600MWh.

Once operational, the project is estimated to produce approximately 150 GWh of electricity annually and will provide a significant source of flexibility to the Swedish electricity system. The renewable electricity generated will be sufficient to meet the demand of tens of thousands of households in Sweden.

“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, Country Manager Sweden at Korkia.

Permitting large-scale solar in Sweden

In Sweden, large-scale solar and battery storage projects require an environmental permit under the Swedish Environmental Code (Miljöbalken), granted by the County Administrative Board following environmental impact assessment and public consultation. Receiving the permit confirms the project meets all applicable environmental requirements and provides the legal basis for proceeding to construction.

The Smedjebacken permit is a significant achievement in the Swedish context: large-scale solar projects of this scale remain relatively rare, and very few permits of comparable size have been approved across Scandinavia to date.

“We are pleased to advance this project, which reflects both the strength of our Swedish pipeline and our long-term commitment to the market. As Sweden’s energy system continues to transform, projects like this are key to enabling increased electrification and strengthening system resilience. Securing this permit is an important milestone, and we look forward to working closely with local partners to deliver sustainable and impactful solutions,” said Hazim Sekic, CEO of Korkia Renewables Development Sweden AB.

Located in the Vilmoren forest area in Dalarna, a region in central Sweden, Smedjebacken is a flagship project in Korkia’s Swedish portfolio. The project will contribute meaningfully to Sweden’s electricity supply and support the country’s transition to a fossil-free energy system.

Korkia’s global mature development pipeline of 15 GW

Smedjebacken is the latest milestone in an active first half of 2026 that has further strengthened Korkia’s global mature development pipeline. In Romania, grid connection permits were secured for the full portfolio, including the Alexandria portfolio and Iron Gates portfolio. Korkia announced the sale of two fully permitted solar PV assets in Italy, followed by the sale of a portfolio of solar PV assets, advancing the strategy of bringing mature projects to market. In Canada, two Power Plant Approvals were granted for projects in Alberta, while in Chile the Terrazas project progressed with substation authorisation.

Korkia’s renewable energy portfolio currently comprises 15 GW of mature and 9 GW of early-stage utility-scale solar, wind, and energy storage (BESS) development assets in Europe, North America and South America.

Additional information

Matti Manner

Investment Director & Country Manager Sweden, Korkia

+358 40 735 0583​ | matti.manner@korkia.fi

Hazim Sekic

CEO, Korkia Renewables Development Sweden AB

+46 73 855 77 85 | hazim.sekic@korkia.fi

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