Vattenfall has revealed that the first wind turbine at the 67MW Grönhult wind farm in Sweden is now being erected.
The project comprises a total of twelve 5.6MW wind turbines will be installed by Vestas.
In May 2021, construction of the wind farm began.
The work began with the construction of roads and then parking spaces, foundations and the internal electricity network for the wind farm, which is located in Tranemo and Gislaved’s municipalities.
The park is expected to be put into operation at the end of the year.
The wind turbines have been transported by special vehicles from Falkenberg and Karlshamn ports.
Vattenfall portfolio director Bryan Wright said: “We are delighted to have reached this crucial milestone in the Construction of the Gronhult wind farm.
“The entire project team have worked tirelessly, alongside our contract partners to reach this point.
“We are confident that with the weather on our side we will be able to continue with the installation of all 12 turbines over the summer in line with our programme.”
In February 2021, Grönhult was sold to the investment company TRIG, The Renewables Infrastructure Group Limited.
Vattenfall Vindkraft is building the park and will during operation be responsible for the management of the wind farm, which means, among other things, ensuring that permits are complied with and maintaining contacts with landowners and authorities.
The twelve wind turbines will annually be able to supply about 40,000 homes with renewable household electricity.