Deep Wind Offshore has submitted a permit application for the 70-turbine Olof Skötkonung offshore wind farm off south Sweden.
The project is located in the Gulf of Bothnia, northeast of Gävleborg and Uppsala counties.
Olof Skötkonung is estimated to be able to produce approximately 7,5 TWh of electricity per year, which corresponds to large parts of Gävleborg’s and Uppsala county’s electricity consumption.
The wind farm’s electricity production can also help large emitters in the surrounding area to adjust, the developer said.
In total, the park is estimated to lead to reduced carbon emissions by 3.2 million tonnes, covering emissions from industry, waste, and power production in the area.
Deep Wind Offshore said it sees great potential for offshore wind power in Sweden.
“The last two years we have been working on two areas, and submitting the application is really a milestone for the company,” said chief executive Knut Vassbotn (pictured).