Eolus has submitted an application for the Najaderna offshore wind project outside Tierp, Sweden.
The Najaderna wind project comprises up to 67 turbines with an estimated annual electricity production of 4TWh–5TWh.
Since the site is in territorial waters and Sweden’s economic zone, the permit application has been submitted to both the Land and Environment Court and the Swedish government.
The permit application, including an environmental impact assessment, will be sent out for consultation to relevant stakeholders before a decision is made on the permit.
This would represent a significant addition of renewable electricity to a region expected to substantially increase its consumption in the coming years.
In addition to creating new job opportunities, the project will provide millions of kronor annually to the local community.
A permit application has now been submitted to the government and the Land and Environment Court.
Eolus head of offshore Anna Lundsgård said: “Najaderna is an important project in a region with significant investments, and the location has been carefully selected to allow the wind project to coexist with other interests without compromising the sensitive marine environment.
“The water depth allows us to build closer to land with existing technology, keeping costs down as the electricity does not need to be transported such long distances.
“This lowers the electricity price for individuals and businesses, and we can create jobs for the region.”
The Najaderna wind power project is located approximately 17km off the coast within Tierp municipality in Uppsala County and extends into Sweden’s economic zone.
The scheme is in an area that is designated as suitable for energy extraction through offshore wind power.
It could be completed by the beginning of the 2030s and generate money to the local community through the distribution of a portion of the revenue from electricity production.
In 2023, Eolus has applied for permits for three offshore wind power projects: Västvind in Kattegatt outside Gothenburg, Arkona off the southern coast of Sweden, and Najaderna in the Bothnian Sea outside Tierp.