Peikko is supplying foundation structures to three wind farms in central Norway, which form part of the 1GW Fosen Vind wind power scheme.
The company is supplying all the steel components for the 100 foundations of the Geitfjellet, Harbaksfjellet and Kvenndalsfjellet wind farms in the Sor-Trondelag area and is also responsible for the foundation design and structural calculations.
Deliveries will occur between April and November, with the projects estimated to be operational by the end of 2020.
Vestas is supplying 100 V117-4.2 MW and V136-4.2 MW turbines with a hub height of 87 metres.
Fosen Vind is Europe’s largest land-based wind power project, consisting of six wind farms with a combined capacity of 1057MW, which is being developed by a consortium including venture Statkraft, Nordic Wind Power and TronderEnergi.
Peikko has already supplied 177 of its foundation components to the Roan, Storheia and Hitra 2 wind farms within Fosen Vind.
Heavy machinery contractor Johs J Syltern is the main contractor of the civil work and infrastructure, comprising roads, hardstands, and preparation of the wind turbine location spots.
Stjern Entreprenor will perform the technical assembly of steel components and foundation casting works.