Axpo is build a four-turbine wind farm in Finland with an installed capacity of 25MW.
Axpo, Switzerland’s largest energy group, acquired the rights to construct the Lålax wind farm in Western Finland from Rosafors Invest AB.
Located in the municipality of Vörå, in the Ostrobothnia region, with all necessary approvals received, the wind farm is now ready for construction.
As the new owner, Axpo plans to commence construction work in spring 2024, with commissioning planned for early 2026.
The wind farm will produce around 70,000,000 kilowatt hours of renewable electricity a year, which corresponds to the electricity needs of around 17,500 four-person households.
The expansion of renewable energies in Switzerland and internationally is an important pillar of Axpo’s corporate strategy.
Earlier this year, Axpo opened a new office in the city of Vaasa, just 25 kilometres southwest of the project site.
Axpo Renewable Finland managing director Joakim Ingves said: “The location of the new wind project is ideal for us. My team will be responsible for overseeing the development and from Vaasa we can follow the construction at close quarters to ensure it is completed on schedule.
“This is a significant project that will bring many benefits to the region, including the creation of jobs.”
Axpo plans future wind power developments in Finland
Head of Axpo’s Wind Division, Katja Stommel, said the company plans to both acquire development projects and initiate greenfield development activities in Finland.
She said: “This project marks an important milestone in the growth of our activities in Finland, where the government plans to be climate neutral by 2035.
“To achieve this goal, the development of onshore wind power plants must be accelerated.
“We are pleased that Axpo will contribute to this goal with the construction of the Lålax wind farm.”