How Solgrid Added 2000 MWp to its Project Portfolio With Glint Solar

The Company

Solgrid, one of Norway's pioneers in solar development, embarked on an ambitious journey to redefine the country's solar landscape.

Founded in 2020, Solgrid has quickly grown into a team of 20 dedicated professionals.

Its mission: to introduce Norway to the large potential of solar energy.

With an impressive portfolio of more than 2 GWp for Norway and Sweden, Solgrid is setting new standards in the Nordic solar industry.

The Challenge: Navigating the Uncharted Terrain

Solgrid, like many in the solar industry, encountered challenges while navigating the uncharted terrain of solar development in a new market. Here are some of the key hurdles they faced:

Land screening in rugged landscapes: The rugged terrain of Norway posed a significant challenge. It demanded extensive land screening and preparation, with unpredictable weather conditions adding an extra layer of complexity.
Grid assessment complexity: Determining grid availability and its proximity to potential solar sites was a complex task. Solgrid had to rely on extensive communication with grid companies and explore multiple data providers to source this crucial information.
Education and skepticism: Overcoming skepticism and knowledge gaps among landowners and municipalities about solar technology was no small feat. It demanded substantial documentation and reporting efforts to convey the value and significance of solar projects effectively.

The Process

Our Approach

It began with understanding Solgrid’s challenges, expectations, and goals and then delivering a solution that can transform complexities into capabilities.

Our Solution: Harnessing the Power of Glint Solar

Solgrid's team of 20 people started with only 5 dedicated individuals. Initially, their approach lacked structure and consistency, relying on various methods to identify suitable land. A limited team capacity to search for land effectively was a major obstacle.

However, an innovative solution was on the horizon. Glint Solar’s user-friendly platform facilitated a smooth learning curve for the Solgrid team. Notably, even as Solgrid continued to utilize other programs in parallel, the average team member quickly adapted to using Glint.

It began with understanding Solgrid’s challenges, expectations, and goals and then delivering a solution that can transform complexities into capabilities.

Solgrid’s solar prospecting transformation involved the following steps:

Solution

One-click to check grid proximity

Comprehensive topography insights

Quick evaluation of inbound leads

Environmental impact reduction

Streamlined project management

Tracking and decision-making

Enhanced visualization

Impact

Quick grid proximity assessment, ensuring efficiency in project planning

Access in-depth and comprehensive insights into topographical data, enabling a thorough understanding of the landscape for informed decision-making.

Rapid and accurate assessment of incoming leads, providing vital data such as solar irradiance, terrain, and shading for swift project evaluation.

Reduce environmental impact by efficiently identifying suitable land, considering factors like soil quality, land type, and cultural heritage sites.

Effortlessly manage projects through a centralized platform, facilitating collaboration and streamlining project operations.

Efficient tracking and robust decision-making, ensuring each prospective project receives focused attention while minimizing resource allocation on uncertain outcomes.

Empower project presentations with superior visualization tools, including a 3D view, enhancing landowner conversions and stakeholder project buy-in.

The Results

Solgrid's collaboration with Glint Solar didn't merely resolve challenges; it propelled the company’s growth.

Since starting to use Glint Solar in 2021, Solgrid has added around 2000 MWp to its portfolio, with approximately 1000 MWp being in Norway.

Solgrid has seamlessly integrated Glint Solar into its workflow, reaping substantial benefits:

Structured land screening: Glint Solar introduced a structured and efficient approach to land screening. It enabled Solgrid to identify key areas of interest and systematically address specific challenges associated with those areas.
Efficiency gains: From manual struggles to streamlined solar assessment: Glint Solar empowered Solgrid with an efficient collaborative approach to track project status and evaluate solar prospects. Glint Solar also streamlined Solgrid’s workflows. What used to require extensive manual research and interactions with municipalities and individuals now become a streamlined process.
Education and stakeholder communication: The software proved invaluable in educating stakeholders about the value and importance of solar energy. Extensive documentation and reporting became manageable, addressing knowledge gaps and countering skepticism around solar technology.

“Glint Solar is the first thing we open on Monday morning, and it's an indispensable tool."

Henning Leifsen Vice President of Projects, Norway at Solgrid

Solgrid's journey, as Glint Solar's first customer, signifies more than adding quality projects to its portfolio; it's about leading an industry, surmounting challenges, and embracing a sustainable future.

Glint Solar takes immense pride in being the preferred choice for solar superheroes like Solgrid, not only within Norway's borders but in far-reaching different corners of the world.

With its cutting-edge capabilities and unwavering dedication to solar excellence, Glint Solar empowers solar developers like you to conquer challenges, optimize efficiency, and attain exceptional results.

Ready to explore how Glint Solar can supercharge your solar pipeline? Book a personalized demo now and experience the powers of software built specifically for solar developers!