What is Sweden's first agrivoltaic solar park?

Sweden's first large-scale agrivoltaic solar park is currently under construction in Hova, near Mariestad. The solar park is a collaboration between Svea Solar and Ekoväx, Sweden's largest solar cell provider and its largest ecological farmer, aiming to integrate solar energy with rapeseed (raps), wheat (vete), and pasture (vall) cultivation.

How was Baobab's performance in 2019?

Baobab had a good performance in 2019, achieving an average up-time of 99.7 per cent. The final Phase 4 well that came into production in 2019 brought the average production to 8,037 bbl/day. In the long term, the new water injectors should contribute to an extended period of relatively high production.

Does solar energy work in Sweden?

Contrary to the common belief that Sweden is actually cold, the country experiences temperate climatic conditions. While this will not work in the solar energy favor during the cold seasons, it will work during the warm ones. Sweden becomes extremely hot during summer, hence a golden chance for companies utilizing solar energy.

When did production of baobab oil begin?

Production from the Baobab oil field began in 2005, three years after an appraisal well was drilled in 2002. In November 2018, production reached 100 million barrels of oil, which represents only around 10 per cent of the oil in place. Expectations are high for many prosperous years to come.

Why is HSB Södermanland launching a solar park in Strängnäs?

The solar park in Strängnäs is a significant step into the future. The investment made by HSB Södermanland means that many residents can be offered really good electricity that reduces the climate impact of electricity production.

How many wells were drilled in the Baobab field?

Four production wells and two water-injection wells were drilled in the Baobab field. Production from the new wells met expectations and increased the daily oil production from approximately 20,000 bbl/day to 30,000 bbl/day.