Isebakke Solar Plant
under public consultation
Great conditions for a solar plant in Østfold
Isebakke, Halden
With excellent sunlight conditions, favorable topography, and a short distance to the transformer, the area in Halden municipality is well-suited for the establishment of a solar plant. Additionally, the area is expected to have an increasing energy demand in the coming years.
Estimated commissioning
2028
Expected Annual Production
36 GWh
Photo of where Isebakke Solar Park in Østfold is suggested built
About the Project
In addition to having good sunlight conditions and topography, no significant natural habitats have been registered in the area, only production forest.
The project is underway and we have already planned the following:
Areas for wildlife corridors and vegetation belts to prevent visibility
Leveling, logging, and stump grinding. Local masses are retained.
Hiking path
Fencing of the area
We have pre-notified the project and developed a draft environmental impact assessment program.
We propose the following factors be investigated:
Landscape
Cultural heritage
Outdoor recreation
Noise
Light reflection
Natural types
Vegetation
Wildlife
Invasive species
Geological diversity
Cumulative impacts
Community safety
Natural hazards
Climate
Agriculture
Local and regional businesses
Other infrastructure
The following has been done in the project so far:
Early phase assessment of technical potential
General meeting with the municipality about solar energy
Landowner agreement
Project-specific meeting with the municipality
Internal environmental assessments
Three site inspections
Dialogue with the county administration about county heritage
Reserved grid capacity with Elvia (Regional network owner) and Statnett (National network owner)
Information meeting with local stakeholders
Pre-notification to the Norwegian Water Resources and Energy Directorate (NVE)
Why is Halden suitable for a solar power plant?
Sun Conditions
The area has excellent sun exposure
Topography
Favorable topography with a gentle south-facing slope
Nature Types
No significant natural habitats recorded, only production forest
Power Requirement
The solar power plant will be located in a region with rapidly increasing energy needs
Why Aneo?
The renewable energy group Aneo was established in the fall of 2022 through a collaboration between the energy company TrønderEnergi and the investment fund HitecVision. We have just over 180 employees, with our headquarters in Trondheim.
Aneo is built on 70 years of experience in the development and operation of large power projects. Aneo owns and operates 13 wind farms and two solar power plants in Norway, Sweden, and Finland, with production in all three countries. Additionally, the group holds a stake in Sunna Group AB, which develops, builds, and operates solar power plants in Sweden. Aneo also has several subsidiaries in areas such as energy services, mobility, and development.
We have extensive experience collaborating with municipalities, where we have built strong relationships with both residents, politicians, and the administration. Together with local authorities, we are creating the energy solutions of the future, with a focus on safety and presence in the local community.
One of the things that sets us apart from most of our competitors is that when Aneo seeks to build a wind power plant in a Norwegian municipality, it's with long-term intentions in mind, not to sell the project or power plant onward. We invest to build, build to own, and own to operate. This means that we are here now, during any construction process, and of course, every single day throughout the power plant's lifespan.
Effective utilization of the area
The planning area is approximately 475 decares and the area requirement is 380 decares. The ground conditions are varied loose deposits of thin moraine, bare rock, marine beach deposits, and marine sediments.
