The LEGO Group has taken another step in its decarbonization strategy with the start of construction on its largest solar park to date. The project, located in Billund, Denmark, will supply 100% of its headquarters' energy consumption with renewable electricity and will further strengthen the company's global expansion in self-generation.
The facility will have 116 MW of photovoltaic capacity , a grid connection capacity of 80 MW , and an estimated annual production of 99 GWh . It is scheduled to become operational by the end of 2027.
The initiative is part of the company's plan to achieve net-zero emissions across its entire value chain by 2050, combining on-site generation, power purchase agreements (PPAs), and renewable energy certificates.
"The Billund solar park represents a milestone in our strategy to expand renewable capacity and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. At the same time, it was designed to protect biodiversity and provide a valuable space for the community," said Annette Stube, Chief Sustainability Officer of the LEGO Group.
A project to supply the entire operation in Billund
Once completed, the park will generate enough energy to cover all of LEGO's electricity demand in Billund, where its headquarters and part of its industrial operations are located.
Thanks to this addition, the company estimates that it will increase its installed renewable generation capacity by 204% compared to 2025 , accelerating the growth of its own energy infrastructure.
The company had already increased the share of renewable energy generated at its facilities from 3.6% in 2024 to 5.8% in 2025 , a trend it now seeks to consolidate with this new development.
Renewable energy and biodiversity
Beyond electricity production, the project incorporates an environmental component focused on the conservation of the natural environment.
The park will occupy a site where 65 hectares will be designated for the installation of solar panels , while the remaining 35 hectares will be reserved for natural habitats, wetlands and open spaces intended to promote biodiversity.
The planned measures include the installation of bat shelters, bird nest boxes, and the planting of plant species such as flowers, shrubs, and trees that contribute to the development of local fauna.
In addition, the design seeks to reduce the visual impact of the infrastructure through strips of vegetation around the park.
A trend that is gaining strength
The project reflects a strategy that is becoming increasingly common among large industrial companies: developing their own renewable generation assets to reduce emissions, improve supply stability and decrease exposure to the volatility of the electricity market.
In the case of LEGO, the commitment is part of a global plan that combines investments in distributed generation, long-term clean energy contracts and other initiatives aimed at moving towards climate neutrality.
With the commissioning of the Billund park, the company will not only increase its installed renewable capacity, but will also consolidate one of the largest corporate solar projects developed in Denmark.