Ilmatar Offshore has been granted a survey permit for the new 1.2 GW offshore wind project area Vågskär in the Finnish Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ). Ramboll Finland is contracted for the environmental impact assessment, and studies are underway. Ilmatar Offshore has identified a new 367 km2 offshore wind area in the Finnish exclusive economic zone. … Continue reading Ilmatar Offshore and Ramboll Finland expand cooperation in new offshore wind area
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Vestas wins order for 50 MW of wind power in Finland
Vestas has received a 50 MW order for the Lappfjärd Extension wind farm from Prime Capital AG in Kristinestad, Finland. The order includes the supply, installation and commissioning of eight V162-6.2 MW wind turbines, as well as a 20-year Active Output Management 5000 (AOM 5000) service agreement designed to ensure optimized asset performance. This order … Continue reading Vestas wins order for 50 MW of wind power in Finland
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OX2 hands over Merkkikallio wind farm in Finland to Renewable Power Capital
OX2 hands over Merkkikallio wind farm in Finland to Renewable Power Capital. The wind farm comprises of 15 wind turbines with a total installed capacity of 82.5 MW. The construction of the wind farm in the municipality of Mustasaari and city of Vaasa in Finland started in May 2021. The wind farm is now in … Continue reading OX2 hands over Merkkikallio wind farm in Finland to Renewable Power Capital
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OX2 to develop 1,400 MW offshore wind farm outside the coast of Finland
OX2 has initiated the development of the offshore wind farm Tyrsky in the Gulf of Bothnia in the Finnish economic zone. The project that is estimated to have a total installed capacity of 1,400 MW and will be included in OX2’s project development portfolio for the first quarter, 2023.OX2 received a research permit for the … Continue reading OX2 to develop 1,400 MW offshore wind farm outside the coast of Finland
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Finland’s wind power capacity shot up 75% in 2022
Finland clocked a 75% increase in wind power capacity last year, boosting the country’s renewable energy cred. According to the latest statistics from the Finnish Wind Power Association (FWPA), 2022 was a record time for green power. Specifically, 437 new wind turbines were put into operation, delivering a 2,430MW power capacity. What’s more, wind power … Continue reading Finland’s wind power capacity shot up 75% in 2022
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Vattenfall gets to build Finland’s first large offshore wind farm
Vattenfall has entered a joint venture with Metsähallitus to build and operate Finland’s first major offshore wind farm. The project, located at Korsnäs off the Finnish west coast, will have a capacity of 1.3 GW and a potential annual production of 5 TWh. Vattenfall was selected in the first of a number of international offshore … Continue reading Vattenfall gets to build Finland’s first large offshore wind farm
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Siemens Gamesa selected by OX2 for 145-MW wind farm in Finland
Siemens Gamesa and OX2 sign latest deal for 145-MW Niinimäki project in the Pieksämäki municipality. The wind power project will use 22 SG 6.6-170 wind turbines, among the most competitive in the onshore industry. The project is due to be commissioned in late 2024 and includes a 35-year service contract. Siemens Gamesa’s relationship with OX2 … Continue reading Siemens Gamesa selected by OX2 for 145-MW wind farm in Finland
Continue readingVestas wins an order for 236 MW of wind power in Finland
Vestas has received an order for 236 MW wind turbines from Suomen Hyötytuuli Oy, a long-term customer of Pori, to power the Siikajoki wind farm in North Ostrobothnia in Finland. The order consists of 38 V162-6.2 MW wind turbines and includes the supply, installation and commissioning of the wind turbines, as well as the Vestas … Continue reading Vestas wins an order for 236 MW of wind power in Finland
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Eolus and Simply Blue Group in partnership to develop four offshore floating wind projects in the Baltic Sea
The joint venture named SeaSapphire, powered by Eolus and Simply Blue Group, is commencing the early development of four commercial scale floating offshore wind parks in The Baltic Sea – two projects in Sweden and two in Finland. Simply Blue Group is an Irish blue economy project developer, developing pioneering projects in floating offshore wind, … Continue reading Eolus and Simply Blue Group in partnership to develop four offshore floating wind projects in the Baltic Sea
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BayWa r.e. enters Finnish wind market and becomes joint venture owner with Exilion for 350 MW wind project
BayWa r.e. has announced its entry to the Finnish wind market by signing a transaction for a 50% stake in a joint venture with Exilion, a Finnish investment company that specialises in real estate and renewable energy investments. Both companies will develop and invest into the Karhakkamaa wind farm project, which will consist of 48 … Continue reading BayWa r.e. enters Finnish wind market and becomes joint venture owner with Exilion for 350 MW wind project
Continue readingSiemens Gamesa seals deal to supply Finland with 105 MW of wind power
Siemens Gamesa selected by Energiequelle for first wind farm together in Finland . The 105-MW Mikonkeidas wind farm will be equipped with 16 SG 6.6-170 wind turbines, among the most competitive in the onshore wind landscape. The project is due to be commissioned in 2024 and includes a 35-year service contract. Siemens Gamesa has been … Continue reading Siemens Gamesa seals deal to supply Finland with 105 MW of wind power
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Ilmatar and Finsilva to develop a 200 MW wind farm in Finland
Ilmatar Energy, a Finnish company that builds and owns renewable energy facilities, is in the process of developing a 200 megawatt wind farm in the Vermassalo area of Virrat in Northern Pirkanmaa, Finland. The areas are owned by the Finnish forestry and natural capital company Finsilva plc. The planning and permit process for the Vermassalo … Continue reading Ilmatar and Finsilva to develop a 200 MW wind farm in Finland
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Nordex receives orders for 100 MW of wind power in Finland from Exilion Tuuli
Finland’s largest wind power operator, Finnish investor Exilion Tuuli Ky, ordered the Nordex Group at the end of September to supply and install 17 N163/5.X wind turbines for the “Isokangas” and “Palokangas” wind farms. Both orders also include a Premium Service for the turbines that covers a period of 30 years. The “Isokangas” and “Palokangas” … Continue reading Nordex receives orders for 100 MW of wind power in Finland from Exilion Tuuli
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Vestas secures order for 74 MW project in Finland
Vestas has received a 74 MW order for a wind project Finland. The project includes 12 V162-6.2 MW wind turbines and a 30-year full maintenance contract (AOM 5000) to maximise annual energy production. “This order strengthens our presence in Finland and highlights the versatility and strong performance of the EnVentus platform technology, while we can … Continue reading Vestas secures order for 74 MW project in Finland
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Two offshore wind farms are planned in Finland
Eolus is investigating the prerequisites for constructing two offshore wind farms in the finnish Bothnian sea. Eolus has applied for permission to the Finnish Government to investigate the conditions for establishing offshore wind power projects located in Finland’s exclusive economic zone. Permission for investigation is expected within the coming year. One of the sea areas … Continue reading Two offshore wind farms are planned in Finland
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Statkraft supplies Umicore with wind power for their Finnish production site in Kokkola
Statkraft and Umicore have signed a long-term power purchase agreement (PPA) sourcing renewable power from onshore wind turbines in Finland. This agreement will cover part of the needs of Umicore’s site in Kokkola, where the Group produces precursor cathode active materials and refines cobalt used in rechargeable batteries for electric cars. Statkraft will provide Umicore … Continue reading Statkraft supplies Umicore with wind power for their Finnish production site in Kokkola
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Nordex awarded contract by a consortium comprised of Helen Oy and Ålandsbanken Wind Power Fund for 148-MW wind farm in Finland
Premium Service of N163/5.X wind turbines for 35 years. Plans for first-time use of hybrid tower developed in-house with hub height of 168 metres. The Nordex Group continues its strong growth path in the Finnish market: a consortium comprised of the Finnish energy utility Helen Oy and Ålandsbanken Wind Power Fund has commissioned the Nordex … Continue reading Nordex awarded contract by a consortium comprised of Helen Oy and Ålandsbanken Wind Power Fund for 148-MW wind farm in Finland
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Finland to build two large offshore wind farms
The Finnish Government has granted permits to lease its seabed for the development of two large-scale offshore wind farms. State-owned forest and seabed administrator Metsähallitus obtained permission to lease these areas. Finland wants to be completely carbon neutral by 2035 and has built a lot of onshore wind in the past ten years. Wind power … Continue reading Finland to build two large offshore wind farms
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Nordex receives an order for 59 MW of wind power in Finland from Falck Renewables
At the end of June 2022, Nordex received two orders from the Finnish subsidiary of Falck Renewables for 10 wind turbines totaling 59 MW in Finland. Five N163/5.X turbines will be delivered for the “Mustalamminmäki” and “Koiramäki” projects, respectively. The two orders also include a Service contract for the maintenance of the turbines for a … Continue reading Nordex receives an order for 59 MW of wind power in Finland from Falck Renewables
Continue readingVestas wins an order for 135 MW of wind power in Finland
Vestas has received a new order for 135 MW from Ilmatar Energy Oy for four projects in Finland. This order marks the next cooperation with Ilmatar Energy, a long-term customer, after a 221 MW order in June last year for another Finnish wind farm. The order includes the supply, installation and commissioning of the V162-6.2 … Continue reading Vestas wins an order for 135 MW of wind power in Finland
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