Wind Energy – Permit Application
Eolus has filed a permit application for the Västvind wind power project, located west of Gothenburg.
The project consists of up to 50 turbines with an installed capacity of 1,000 MW and estimated annual electricity generation of approximately 4 TWh.
The offshore wind power project is situated off the western coast of Sweden, outside Öckerö and Kungälv. The project can potentially be completed by 2029 and provide a significant addition of green electricity as required by the major companies in the region as well as other operations.
One example of such operations is the Port of Gothenburg, which stands on the threshold of a green transition and thus a sharp increase in its electricity requirements between now and 2030. As part of its commitment to secure the supply of green electricity, Göteborgs Hamn AB has become a joint owner with a 5% stake in the project.
The permit application is to be processed by both the Land and Environment Court in Västra Götaland and the government, as the project is situated in territorial waters, which is the responsibility of the Land and Environment Court, and in Sweden’s economic zone, for which the government is responsible for granting permits.
The permit application, including the environmental impact assessment, will be circulated for consultation among relevant stakeholders prior to a decision being taken on the permit.
