Swedish developer Landinfra Energy is starting the consultation process for the Falkenberg-Halmstad offshore wind project, located off the coast of Halland.
The planned wind farm is expected to consist of between 55 and 80 turbines with an annual 5TWh.
As part of the consultation process for the Falkenberg-Halmstad project, the formal permitting process has also beguns, with Landinfra continuing its dialogue with authorities and stakeholders to determine the best path forward for the scheme.
A key focus will be defining the scope of the studies and assessments required for the site’s environmental impact assessment and permitting process-a procedure expected to take up to three years.
“Through dialogue with relevant authorities and stakeholders, we aim to ensure the best possible conditions for increased renewable electricity production in Sweden, supporting the green transition,” said Landinfra chief executive and co-founder Marcus Landelin (pictured).
Aligned with its long-term goals, the company focuses on projects that could be realised around 2030.
Due to its location in relatively shallow waters close to shore, the Falkenberg-Halmstad site allows for the use of bottom-fixed foundations and a reasonable cost for grid connection.
In the event the proposal includes offshore wind power projects in territorial waters, which are within the municipality’s planning area, the two municipalities of Falkenberg and Halmstad would jointly receive an annual compensation of approximately Skr50m-80m, provided the Falkenberg-Halmstad wind farm is built as currently planned.
Landinfra’s portfolio is estimated to have a total potential capacity of around 6GW.
If the wind farm is built to its current planned extent, it would represent an investment of around Skr25bn.