Ilmatar has started power production from its hybrid wind farm in Alajarvi, Western Finland.
Having delivered first power in June, the project currently has eight turbines producing renewable energy with a total rated capacity of 48MW.
By the end of 2023, the production of renewable energy will reach full capacity of 220MW with 36 wind turbines operating.
In the next few years, the hybrid farm is due for an extension with a 150MWp solar farm and a complementary 25MW battery storage.
Upon completion, the hybrid entity of renewable energy in Alajarvi will produce clean energy with a total rated capacity of 370MW.
“In Finland, Ilmatar is a pioneer in the construction, production, and ownership of renewable energy. Our hybrid farm demonstrates our ability to boldly advance the market in ways that bring added value to several stakeholders – investors, project employees, landowners, and more,” says Juha-Pekka Weckstrom, CEO of Ilmatar.
Petri Ainonen, Director of Construction at Ilmatar, added: “In Alajarvi, our intention is to have all the wind turbines ready by the end of October and in full production by the end of the year.
“Meanwhile, we are preparing for the construction of the Alajarvi hybrid farm, as well as the solar farm and the battery storage entity, during 2024-2025. The hybrid entity will help Finland achieve self-sufficiency, security of supply, and electricity needs starting in 2026.”