Raba Solar Park, located in Põhja-Pärnumaa’s Luuri village, is one of the largest operational solar parks in Estonia. With a capacity of 45 MW, the park generates enough electricity annually to cover the needs of approximately 14,000 average Estonian households. Construction began in May 2023 and electricity production started on 14 August 2024. In April 2025, the project received a grid connection certificate from Elering, confirming compliance with all safety, stability, and reliability standards.
A Solar Park that Gives Back to the Community
The solar park spans 75 hectares, of which 63 hectares are covered with solar panels. Early this year, Sunly signed a cooperation agreement with the municipality of Põhja-Pärnumaa. Under this agreement, 0.6% of the park’s annual revenue is allocated to support local development. The funds contribute to community growth, education, cultural initiatives, and infrastructure projects. For the August to December 2024 period alone, Sunly contributed €4,000. Although such contributions are not mandatory, Sunly considers community engagement and support as an integral part of how we do business.
Boosting Energy Security with Storage
Next to the solar park, a 16 MW / 32 MWh battery storage system will be built to store energy during peak production and release it when the sun isn’t shining. Construction is scheduled to begin in summer 2025, with a total investment of €7 million.
By pairing solar energy with storage, the project becomes more efficient and enhances grid stability. Hybrid solutions like this one help reduce price volatility, improve energy security, and lower reliance on fossil fuels. The Raba storage project is part of Sunly’s broader strategy to develop a total of 1000 MWh of energy storage capacity across the Baltics and Poland.
Collaboration Powers Progress
The Raba Solar Park was developed by renewable energy company Sunly in partnership with landowner Metsagrupp. The construction was carried out by Smartecon and Connecto. Financing came from Sunly, Metsagrupp, and Swedbank. Legal counsel was provided by law firm Nove.
