Korsnäs: Finland’s first offshore wind farm

In Korsnäs, Finland, Vattenfall is building the first large offshore wind farm through a joint venture with Metsähallitus.

Partagez:

In Korsnäs, Finland, Vattenfall is building the first large offshore wind farm through a joint venture with Metsähallitus .

A large offshore park in Finland

Korsnäs will be located off the west coast of Finland and will have a capacity of 1.3GW. Thus, its potential annual production would amount to 5TWh. Vattenfall wins Metsähallitus‘ first international tender.

Helene Biström, head of Vattenfall’s wind power business, says:

“Vattenfall is one of the leading offshore wind developers in Europe. We are very honored to have been selected to develop Finland’s first large-scale offshore wind farm. We look forward to bringing our extensive experience to the Korsnäs project, helping Finland achieve its ambitious climate goals.”

With Korsnäs, Vattenfall is expanding its role in Finalnde. In addition, Finland has set a goal of achieving zero net emissions by 2035.

A recognized experience

Metsähallitus, a state-owned company, plays a key role in achieving this goal. Indeed, it is one of the managers of the land and water owned by the Finnish state. Juha S. Niemelä, Managing Director of Metsähallitus, says:

“We are very pleased to partner with Vattenfall, which has presented a strong track record on large-scale offshore wind projects as well as sustainable business practices in addition to competitive commercial terms. We are convinced that this project will benefit the people of Korsnäs, the economic area around Vaasa as well as the Finnish state.”

The Korsnäs wind farm requires an estimated investment of €2 to €3 billion. The project is expected to become operational in the early 2030s. Finally, the project will supply more than two million apartments or about 250,000 houses annually.

Japan’s Ministry of Industry and Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy launch a strategic partnership to develop local offshore wind supply chains and strengthen the country's industrial competitiveness in this energy sector.
Energiekontor AG confirms financial close for the Nartum wind farm, adding 23 megawatts to its owned portfolio and starting the construction phase in the Rotenburg district, Lower Saxony.
Airloom Energy begins construction of a pilot site in Wyoming to test an innovative turbine aimed at enhancing American energy security in the face of anticipated growth in electricity demand.
ACCIONA Energía transfers the San Juan de Marcona wind farm to Luz del Sur S.A.A., a major player in Peru's energy sector, for up to USD 253 million, pending necessary regulatory approvals.
German operator Encavis AG strengthens its portfolio by acquiring two wind farms in Lower Saxony and Saxony, totalling 59 MW, in a transaction with Energiequelle GmbH, thereby expanding its renewable energy assets.
Ocergy officially launches an industrial project aiming to install by 2028 a new-generation floating wind turbine of over 15 MW, in partnership with EnBW, Kyuden Mirai, and TEPCO Renewable Power.
France officially commissions its first floating wind farm, consisting of three turbines with a combined capacity of 25 megawatts, introducing strategic technology in the Mediterranean, vital for national energy goals.
Inaugurated on 20 June, the five-turbine plant of wpd onshore France feeds 18 MW into the grid and unlocks new tax revenue for four Côtes-d’Armor municipalities.
Statkraft refocuses investments on flexible Nordic hydropower and reduces commitments in offshore wind and hydrogen to lower operating costs, amid an uncertain economic environment and pressured profitability.
Suzlon Group receives third consecutive order from AMPIN Energy Transition to supply 170.1 MW of wind turbines for a project in India's Andhra Pradesh state, strengthening their strategic industrial partnership.
The Muir Mhòr floating wind project secures Aberdeenshire's onshore consent, paving the way for the potential production of one gigawatt of electricity, enough to power up to 1.2 million British homes by the early 2030s.
Iberdrola España and Renfe conclude a virtual power purchase agreement for 370 GWh per year for ten years, strengthening the use of renewable energy in Spanish railway transport.
TotalEnergies has been awarded a concession in the North Sea enabling the development of a 1GW offshore wind project, reinforcing its strategic presence in Germany.
With an annual increase of 14%, global offshore wind capacity now reaches 85.2 gigawatts, driven mainly by China, the United Kingdom, and Germany, while another 27.3 gigawatts are currently under construction.
Seabed exploration begins in Jammerland Bay to validate the placement of sixteen turbines and the cable corridor, the first tangible step before construction of the project led by TotalEnergies and European Energy.
RWE and Østermark Entreprenørforretning celebrate advanced construction of the operational building for Denmark's largest offshore wind farm, promising up to 60 permanent local jobs by 2026.
RWE and Amazon Web Services enter a strategic collaboration to supply renewable energy for data centres and accelerate digital capabilities within the global energy sector.
SSE Renewables inaugurated its first wind farm in Southern Europe in Chaintrix-Bierges and Vélye, with eight Siemens Gamesa turbines and an investment exceeding €30mn ($32.3mn).
The Astenn Avel consortium, led by Elicio and Q ENERGY, brings in VALOREM to bid for the 500 MW floating wind project planned off the coast of Southern Brittany.
The Canada Infrastructure Bank supports the construction of the Mesgi'g Ugju's'n 2 wind farm, co-owned by Mi'gmaq communities and Innergex, through a combined equity and debt financing package.