It's not just the chanterelles that are currently growing rapidly on Sollerön. Solar panels are also growing like mushrooms out of the ground in all the villages in Sollerön parish. The panels can be seen on farm and villa roofs. Yes, even on barns, garages and woodsheds. The Stoltgården shelter has invested 1.2 million SEK in a facility and thus currently has the largest solar cell facility in Mora municipality. For a couple of years now, the roof of the Sports Park has been adorned with solar panels. More will surely come because there is a lot of talk about solar panels. There are actually ideas and plans for a joint solar cell park!
Wondering how many solar panels there are today and how many there could be tomorrow?
Does Sollerön have the opportunity to become known not only as the "Island of the Sun" but also as the "Island of Solar Power?" It is we who live here who decide this.
The energy issue is high on the agenda for Sweden after last winter's price rally on electricity with electricity subsidies. Investments are being made in energy sources such as solar, wind and water. Nuclear power is being discussed again. Many believe that it is important not to be dependent on fossil fuels such as oil and gas in view of the climate, the environment and conflicts in the world. More and more electric cars are seen on the roads and large production units for batteries and fossil-free steel are planned in Norrland.
Sustainability is becoming more and more in focus.
Is the growing number of solar cell installations a sign that we Sollerö residents value sustainability more? Can we become even more independent and sustainable? Sustainability is a word that encompasses a lot in both production, consumption and lifestyle, such as recycling.
We asked some Sollerö residents why they have invested in solar energy:
This is what Stig Wass in Gesunda says: “It feels great with solar panels.
The main reason is the economy and being independent. We live in a troubled world where anything can happen. Being self-sufficient in electricity is therefore important. In the near future, I can imagine that Bystugan in Gesunda will also have solar panels and be self-sufficient in electricity.”
Mona Sandberg at Indesbudi on Sollerön says:
"I feel it is important to have my own solar panels. It gives me the opportunity to contribute to something good for the climate and social development. In addition, the production spreads electricity to more people than just my own home. It is also interesting to follow in apps how production takes place depending on the weather. It makes me think about and understand when different things such as the oven, washing machine, dishwasher, etc. can be used depending on the time and weather. Cutting costs is of course important."
There is a revived working group in the Parish Association called “Sustainable Sollerön.”
The development of solar panels is an important part of this. Are you interested in participating in “Sustainable Sollerön”? Contact Lotta Lindqvist in Kråkkan: charlotta.lindqvist658@gmail.com or the Parish Association's chairman Staffan Bond at staffan.bond@telia.com
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