Dolven Solar Plant

Project Development

More (solar) power for Larvik municipality

Brunlanes, Larvik

The Dolven solar power plant is a planned solar facility in Brunlanes, located in Larvik municipality, approximately 10 km southwest of Larvik's city center and 1.5 km northeast of Helgeroa. The power project is designed with an installed capacity of 16 MWp and is expected to produce 18 GWh of energy annually, equivalent to the yearly electricity consumption of around 1,100 average Norwegian households.

Expected Annual Production

18 GWh

Estimated Installed Capacity

About the Project

We emphasize that the project should be planned with great consideration for the surroundings and have already made significant changes to the project's design based on feedback from stakeholders. The proposed project area is considered well-suited for the establishment of renewable energy production, both technically, visually, and with minimal impact on nature and outdoor activities.

The planning area is also highly suitable for solar power production—not only because of good solar conditions—but also because it is located near a transformer station with available capacity for new production. This allows the solar power plant to connect to the grid without requiring measures in the higher-level grid or transformer. This contributes to the project appearing very sustainable both environmentally and economically.

The planning area also borders an area designated for a shooting range, so the area is characterized by the activities associated with this. Overall, the solar power plant in Larvik offers economic, environmental, and social benefits that can contribute to a more sustainable future for the municipality.

Why a solar power plant in Larvik?

Well-suited sunlight conditions 🌞

Larvik has many hours of sunshine, which provides excellent conditions for stable and efficient solar power production.

Sustainable energy production 🌱

Solar power is an environmentally friendly energy source that supports the green transition, reduces greenhouse gas emissions, and can promote biodiversity with proper adaptation.

Local value creation 💰

Solar power plants create local jobs in both construction and operation, providing new opportunities for craftsmen and contractors. They can also boost the municipality's revenue.

Energy Supply and Preparedness⚡

The municipality consumes more electricity than it produces. With local solar power, we achieve greater energy security, better network utilization, and potentially lower electricity prices.

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.

Åfjord i solnedgang med vindturbiner i bakgrunnen

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.

The planning area for Dolven solar power plant

Access to the power plant will be from the existing turnoff from Brunlanesveien. There will be no need to establish new access roads, only internal gravel roads in the planning area for access during the operational phase.

Skisse av hvordan planområdet vil kunne se ut på Dolven

Sketch of how the planning area might look at Dolven

Map of the planning area at Dolven

The Process

The project is in the planning phase and has been pre-notified. The pre-notification is available on NVE's websites. NVE has provided the project with an impact assessment program, and an environmental survey has been carried out to evaluate the expected impacts of the solar power plant. Aneo has held an information meeting for neighbors and had several meetings with Larvik municipality to present the project plans and gather feedback.

For more detailed information about the project, you can read the pre-notification from Aneo AS available on NVE's websites.