Four challenges have been adressed in this project:

1. Technological adaptation to local conditions
Lithuania’s natural landscape, particularly in regions like Molėtai, is characterized by hilly and uneven terrain, which pose significant challenges for the design and installation of large-scale solar parks. Unlike flat land, uneven ground complicates the placement of solar panels, potentially reducing their exposure to direct sunlight and leading to inefficiencies in energy generation. 

2. Grid integration and infrastructure challenges
Integrating substantial solar capacities requires robust grid infrastructure.  

3. Land use and biodiversity concerns
Developing large-scale solar parks necessitates land clearing, which can disrupt local ecosystems.  

4. Renewable energy as a long-term strategic solution
Projects like large-scale solar are essential for replacing fossil fuel imports. These decentralized and sustainable energy sources reduce Lithuania’s exposure to geopolitical risks, ensure supply stability, and increase national control over energy infrastructure. 

Implementing the latest technologies
Nordic Solar’s own patented sub-structure design optimizes energy production and shortens installation time. The design incorporates bi-facial modules, which capture energy from both the front and the back of the panels, increasing energy production by minimizing shade and enhancing sunlight capture efficiency; 

Reducing environmental impact
 The project emphasizes environmental responsibility by combining solar energy production with measures to support plant and animal life in the area, in collaboration with local biologists. Nordic Solar addresses this through initiatives such as wildlife-friendly fencing, creating ponds, and planting native vegetation to enhance biodiversity around the Molėtai Solar Park. 

Expansion of renewable capacity
Nordic Solar has finished construction of their 80 MWp solar park in the Švenčionys region, expected to power around 35,000 Lithuanian households. This development aligns with Lithuania’s ambitious renewable energy goals, aiming for renewables to constitute 45% of its energy consumption by 2030 and 80% by 2050. The Švenčionys solar park, alongside the existing Molėtai facility, significantly contributes to these targets, bolstering the country’s transition to renewable energy sources. 

Nordic Solar’s establishment of the Molėtai Solar Park has significantly advanced Lithuania’s renewable energy sector, yielding notable improvements in energy efficiency and environmental responsibility. 

Enhanced Energy Production
The Molėtai Solar Park, with a capacity of 100 MWp, supplies electricity to approximately 44,000 Lithuanian households annually. 

Advanced Technological Integration
Utilizing over 150,000 bi-facial solar panels mounted on Nordic Solar’s proprietary steel structures, the park captures sunlight from both sides, optimizing energy production and minimizing shading. ​ 

Beyond energy generation, the project incorporates initiatives to promote local biodiversity, including wildlife-friendly fencing, water features, and native plantings, fostering a healthy ecosystem around the park.