Just south of Tomelilla in \u00d6sterlen, Sk\u00e5ne, lies \u00d6vrabyborg Farm. A new generation has taken over the business and among the many ideas to be implemented, solar energy was an early priority. In 2016, a plant of 224 panels was built and this year the investment will be expanded with another 170 panels. We interviewed Gustav von Platen, the driving force behind the project.<\/p>\n\n
As the new generation of farmers, I am trying to look to the next generation and see that a sustainable alternative energy source and self-sufficiency is the way forward. Fossil fuels will slowly disappear and be replaced by, as it stands now, electric power. If electricity can be extracted from the largest known source of power, it is an investment we make today for savings tomorrow.<\/p>\n\n
We were also an early adopter of the challenge organized by Fossil Free Sweden to install solar energy on at least one roof by 2020. It could be reached quickly.<\/p>\n\n
Knowing that many of the parts of the company that run on electricity are actually powered by the sun and not fossil fuels.<\/p>\n\n
Very positive. Many people ask if it is economically sustainable, and I say that in my case it is.<\/p>\n\n
I think they have been very professional and focused on the customer’s conditions and financial calculation.<\/p>\n\n
Watch the movie about the facility on the farm:<\/p>\n\n