Ingka Investments, the investment arm of Ingka Group, has announced a significant expansion of its German renewable energy portfolio with the groundbreaking of two utility-scale solar parks. The projects, located in Bokel Schäferkate and Heideland, will provide a combined capacity of 110 MW, marking a substantial step towards the group’s global commitment to invest EUR 7.5 billion in wind and solar energy by 2030.
The Bokel Schäferkate site is expected to be operational by October 2026, while construction at Heideland will commence in early 2027 for a scheduled completion that October. Together, these installations will generate enough clean electricity to power approximately 26,000 European households.
Frederik de Jong, Head of Renewable Energy at Ingka Investments, said, “We are proud to be announcing this important initiative in Germany, where we have a long-term presence and commitment. These solar parks represent another step towards more renewable energy production in the region and supports Germany’s energy mix and consumption goals for 2030. With our solar and wind farms, we aim to make renewable energy available throughout the IKEA value chain and beyond.”
Parallel to these infrastructure projects, IKEA Germany is launching a suite of consumer-facing energy products in partnership with Svea Solar. This initiative aims to democratise renewable energy by offering accessible solutions such as “plug-and-play” balcony solar kits and a dynamic electricity tariff managed via a dedicated app.
Peter Jelkeby, Country Retail Manager for IKEA Germany, said, “Through the investments in large-scale solar parks, we are helping to decarbonise the German energy system, not just our own operations. A greener grid benefits every household and business connected to it. At the same time, IKEA Germany also wants to empower customers directly through solutions in people’s homes – like balcony solar kits that are simple to set up, and a dynamic electricity tariff that opens up more affordable renewable power, making sustainable energy accessible.”
This dual-track strategy—combining massive grid-scale production with practical home tools—is designed to ensure IKEA’s contribution to national climate goals reflects its philosophy of creating sustainable solutions for the many.
