Vindpark Vänern

Type: Wind Farm
Latitude: 59.2630000
Longitude: 13.3880000

Vindpark Vänern Wind Farm Profile

The Vindpark Vänern wind farm is located in Lake Vänern, which is the largest lake in Sweden, situated in the region of Värmland.

Capacity: The wind farm has a total capacity of 30 MW.
Turbines: The project features 10 wind turbines, each being a WinWind WWD-3 model with a 3 MW nameplate capacity. However, some sources mention 7 turbines, but the most consistent information indicates 10 turbines.
Hub Height and Rotor Diameter: The turbines have a hub height of 88 meters and a rotor diameter of 100 meters.

The project was developed by Vindpark Vanern Drift AB.
The wind farm is co-owned by InnoVent, Vindpark Vanern Drift AB, and Vindpark Vanern Kraft AB, each holding a 33.33% stake.

Construction Start: The project construction commenced in 2009.
Commissioning: The wind farm entered into commercial operation in December 2009.

Foundations: The wind turbines are installed on fixed gravity foundations.
Energy Production: The wind farm generates approximately 90,000 MWh of electricity annually, which is enough to power around 26,000 households.
Carbon Emissions Reduction: The project offsets about 84,000 tons of CO2 emissions per year.
Environmental Impact: The location in a freshwater lake reduces corrosion and loads compared to sea-based offshore wind farms. The project also aligns with national, regional, and local environmental policies and targets.

Turbine Supplier: WinWind B.V. supplied the turbines for the project.
O&M Contractor: Monsson Nordic AB is the Operations and Maintenance (O&M) contractor for the wind farm, initially contracted for a period of 3 years.

The wind farm is part of a broader initiative to develop wind power in Lake Vänern, which includes other potential sites such as Stenkalles grund and Alfhilds grund. These projects are evaluated based on criteria including national interest, environmental impact, and public consultations.