VSB Finland Launches 450 MW Hybrid Project in Finland

VSB Finland is starting to implement the Puutionsaari hybrid wind farm, combining wind and solar power for a total capacity of 450 MW, marking a major step forward in Europe's energy transition.

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The VSB Group, via its subsidiary VSB Finland, has obtained the necessary permits to launch one of the largest hybrid wind-solar projects in Europe. Located in the North Ostrobothnia region, the Puutionsaari hybrid farm combines a 350MW wind farm and a 100MWp solar farm, marking a key development for renewable energy production in Finland. In recent years, the country has seen a real dynamic in terms of renewable energies, as evidenced by the projects announced by FRV.

A large-scale project

The Puutionsaari project, which integrates 49 wind turbines with a total capacity of 350MW, has received approval for its local master plan. The 100MWp solar farm is expected to receive final approval by autumn 2024. Once completed, the hybrid park will generate enough clean electricity to power around 337,500 four-person households.
Construction of the wind farm will start in 2025, with commissioning scheduled for 2028. Integrating wind and solar power into a single hybrid farm offers many advantages, including a stable energy supply all year round and an efficient connection to the national grid without the need for new transmission lines.

Project benefits and prospects

Hybrid fleets represent a robust and sustainable solution for the energy mix. According to Dr Felix Grolman, CEO of the VSB Group, combining solar and wind power in hybrid projects is essential for a complete energy transition. The total investment for this project exceeds 500 million euros, underlining the scale and ambition of this initiative.
Seppo Tallgren, Managing Director of VSB Finland, emphasizes the importance of this project in terms of constant energy production and new technological opportunities, such as the production of green hydrogen. The development of this hybrid park is part of a wider strategy to strengthen the region’s energy infrastructure and improve the stability of the power grid.

Technology and Innovation

By combining the advantages of both renewable energy sources, hybrid projects optimize the use of existing infrastructure and reduce overall costs. They also enable better management of energy production according to climatic conditions, offering greater flexibility and reliability.
The integration of new technologies, such as energy storage systems and green hydrogen production, is a key element of this project. This hybrid project is a model for future developments in the renewable energies sector.
VSB Finland’s Puutionsaari hybrid project, combining wind and solar power, offers stable, sustainable energy production while incorporating cutting-edge technologies. The investment and technological innovation associated with this project demonstrate VSB Finland’s commitment to developing large-scale initiatives in the energy sector, thereby strengthening Finland’s energy capacity.

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