Nørhede-Hjortmose solar park

The Nørhede-Hjortmose solar park, built by GreenGo Energy Group A/S and operated by ENCAVIS AG, is located around 10 kilometres north-east of the Danish town of Ringkøbing. With an area of 26.5 hectares, it is the only plant analysed in the study that is located in Denmark. It was selected because it is a comparatively large plant with a tracker system in which the solar modules follow the sun uniaxially. There are large open areas without panels within the system. A wide path runs through the centre of the system.

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Operator

ENCAVIS AG

Performance

12 MW

Size

26.5 ha

In operation since

2023

Federal state

Denmark

Coordinates

56.1090124598 - 8.3547044837

Previous utilisation

Arable land

Table of contents

These species groups were analysed here:
Species groupsInvestigated
Plants
Locusts
Butterfly
Dragonflies
Reptiles
Amphibians
Birds
Bats
Miscellaneous
= Investigation conducted only for the study
= Investigation carried out on behalf of the operators

Natural environment and special features

Surroundings

Apart from two gaps in the north and south of the site, the site is surrounded by a row of trees. A farm adjoins the site to the north. On the east and west sides there are small mixed woodlands (a few hectares). Otherwise, the surrounding area is heavily characterised by agriculture. Fields border the solar park on each side. To the south, there are several wind turbines just a few metres away.

Relief

The facility is located about 12 metres above sea level on flat land.

Floor

Construction method

Row spacing

6.5m

Modules on top of each other

1 piece

Description of the racks

The "NEXTRACKER, NX HORIZON" tracker racks were installed in the system.

Type of modules

The modules are bifacial.

Paths

Both gravel and gravel paths were laid out in the facility.

Structural features

In addition to the use of a tracker system, the system is characterised by 377 installed inverters, several substations and a HV transformer station. The fence has a 40 cm high passage for small animals.

Management

Mowing

The area is mechanically mowed once a year. In addition, the vegetation strip is maintained and dead plants are replaced.

Sowing regional seeds 
Yes, a standard grass package was sown over the entire area to support the construction phase.
Removal of the mown material
The mown material is not removed.

Equalisation measures

Information on compensatory measures

There were no compensatory measures.

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