Statkraft has submitted a planning application for the 2.1 GW Baltic Offshore Delta North wind farm, situated in the Baltic Sea, within Sweden’s economic zone, about 100 kilometres east of Stockholm. This bottom-fixed wind farm is expected to generate approximately 8 TWh of electricity annually, potentially supplying 40 per cent of the electricity consumption in Stockholm County.
The proposed location, identified by Swedish authorities as suitable for offshore wind, aligns with the revised Marine Spatial Plans, promoting coexistence with other ocean users. With water depths ranging from 40 to 80 metres, this area is the only feasible site for large-scale bottom-fixed offshore wind near Stockholm. Furthermore, depending on the final connection and landfall points, the project may incorporate hydrogen or e-fuel technologies, enhancing grid stability by addressing the intermittent nature of wind power.
Statkraft has submitted this offshore wind application to build and operate the said project to the Ministry of Climate and Economic Affairs. This is as per the law governing Sweden’s economic zone. The government will now evaluate the application and make a decision based on inputs from several agencies.
REGlobal’s Views: Statkraft aims to strengthen its position in the growing offshore wind market in Sweden, and has a target to set 6-8 GW of offshore wind by 2040. The offshore wind generated from this project will be used to increase Stockholm’s contribution in energy production, as it is a major energy consumer. Further, this power will be also used to meet the demands for electric transportation.
