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

Estimated commissioning

Estimated commissioning

2028

Expected Annual Production

Expected Annual Production

Expected Annual Production

36GWh

Bird's-eye view landscape photo during summer of where the Isebakke solar park could be built
Bird's-eye view landscape photo during summer of where the Isebakke solar park could be built

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 300 employees, with our headquarters in Trondheim.

Åfjord at sunset with wind turbines in the background

Aneo is built on 70 years of experience in developing and operating large power projects and owns and operates nine wind farms in Central Norway, as well as two in Sweden and one in Finland. In fact, despite our modest size, we are Norway's second-largest developer of wind power. We operate more than 200 wind turbines and monitor production around the clock for optimal operation, efficiency, and safety.

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.

Aneo operations building in Åfjord municipality
Aneo operations building in Åfjord municipality

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.