The LEGO Group has started construction on its largest solar park to date near its Billund headquarters, combining renewable energy generation with biodiversity restoration and community spaces. The project highlights how businesses can design climate investments that support both net-zero goals and wider environmental and social value
The LEGO Group has begun construction of its biggest renewable energy project to date, with a new solar park in Billund, Denmark, expected to generate enough electricity to match the company’s entire local power consumption.
The development marks another step in the company’s long-term climate strategy, illustrating how sustainability investments are increasingly being designed to deliver multiple outcomes beyond carbon reduction.
Once operational in late 2027, the Billund Solar Park is expected to produce approximately 99 GWh of renewable electricity annually, helping the company expand its renewable energy footprint while strengthening the resilience of its energy supply.
The facility will have an installed capacity of 116 MW and a grid connection of 80 MW peak.
The project forms part of the LEGO Group’s wider ambition to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its value chain by 2050.
The company has been expanding renewable energy capacity through a combination of on-site generation, Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) and Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs). According to the release, the Billund development alone is expected to increase the LEGO Group’s installed renewable energy capacity by 204% compared with 2025 levels.
Annette Stube, Chief Sustainability Officer at the LEGO Group, said:
“The Billund solar park is an important milestone towards our ambition to expand our renewable energy capacity globally and reduce our greenhouse gas emissions. At the same time, it has been thoughtfully designed to support local biodiversity and provide a welcoming space for the community to enjoy.”
What distinguishes the Billund project from many conventional solar developments is its explicit focus on biodiversity.
While 65 hectares of the site will host solar panels, the remaining 35 hectares will be dedicated to habitats designed to support local ecosystems. Plans include wetlands, open landscapes and water holes intended to encourage wildlife.
Extra biodiversity measures include:
The Billund Solar Park has also been designed to provide social value to the local community.
The surrounding natural areas will remain open to the public, creating recreational and educational opportunities for residents and visitors. Planned features include:
