Kättilstorp, Västra Götaland
Pile-free floating solar on peatland
Our first tests on peatland — uneven terrain, low pH and difficult access — confirm that the technology works where pile driving is not an option.
Technology development on hard-to-use ground
Sunsurf Solar is constantly pushing the frontier of development and innovation. Alongside our technology development for floating solar — and our ambition to use otherwise difficult land — we have created a system that makes it possible to install on unused locations such as peatlands, bogs and landfills.
The first tests were carried out on peatland with challenging ground conditions, uneven terrain and difficult access. The test was designed to evaluate both the technology and the installation process. The results were very positive — the technology proved to be both reliable and effective.
Minimal impact on sensitive carbon sinks
One of the greatest advantages of the technology is that it enables solar installations on sites with low pH values, where other installation methods such as pile driving are not possible. That keeps environmental impact to an absolute minimum, which matters especially on peatlands. Peatlands act as significant carbon sinks and store large volumes of CO₂, making them critical for the climate. At the same time they cover large areas and are difficult to use for other infrastructure.
With our technology, solar panels can be installed on peatlands with minimal environmental impact. That lets us contribute to green energy production while protecting vital ecosystems. For Sunsurf Solar this is a major step forward in developing sustainable solutions that serve both the environment and future energy needs.
We had high expectations that the technology would perform well under these conditions, but it was still fantastic to see the results confirm our assumptions. Now we look forward to using this solution in larger projects, where the land would otherwise stand unused.