The Swedish port authority will invest in six new rooftop photovoltaic systems, increasing its yearly capacity from 995MWh to 1,545MWh by the summer of 2024.

The new installations are planned for Stockholm (Frihamnen - one, Värtahamnen - four) and Kapellskär (one).

Once commissioned, the port will dispose of 11 sun energy-harvesting farms.

"The Ports of Stockholm's investment in solar electricity is fully aligned with our environmental goals. This decision means that in future almost one-tenth of the electricity we use will be generated by our own solar cell systems," said Jens Holm, Chair of the Ports of Stockholm's Board.

The port authority also underlined in a press release, "The company previously set a goal to increase the proportion of solar electricity by 50% by 2026. According to the time plan for the new solar cell installations, this goal will be achieved already in 2024."

Photo: Ports of Stockholm