Norwegian state-owned power company Statkraft has submitted a planning application to Sweden’s Ministry of Climate and Economic Affairs to develop the 2.1GW Baltic Offshore Delta North wind farm in the Baltic Sea.
The application adheres to the regulations of the country’s economic zone.
The Swedish government will now proceed with an evaluation process, which includes consultations with various agencies, before deciding on the project.
Located 100km east of Stockholm and 55km from Sandhamn island at water depths ranging from 40m to 80m, the proposed wind farm will include up to 105 bottom-fixed wind turbines.
The offshore wind farm is expected to meet 40% of Stockholm County’s electricity demand. With an annual generation capacity of 8 terawatt hours, it will help fulfil regional energy needs, particularly in transportation, and aid in the low-carbon transition.
The turbines will be situated far out at sea to minimise visibility from the mainland and the inner archipelago. It will have limited visibility from some parts of the middle archipelago and potential visibility from the outermost islands.
The suitability of the area for offshore wind development has been affirmed by Swedish authorities in the proposed revision of the Marine spatial plans.
The wind farm could integrate hydrogen or e-fuel technologies for grid stability, addressing the intermittent nature of offshore wind power production.
Statkraft offshore wind senior vice-president David Flood stated: “Progressing our Swedish offshore wind portfolio in a market where Statkraft has a strong market presence is an important part in realising Statkraft’s offshore wind ambition to develop 6 to 8 GW of offshore wind by 2040.
“Building on our Beta offshore wind farm application last year, the Delta application is one of more to come as we seek to position Sweden as a key offshore wind market in Northern Europe.”
In May 2024, Statkraft completed the acquisition of the Spanish renewables company Enerfin from Elecnor.
