Blaiken is a 247.5MW onshore wind power project. It is located in Vasterbotten, Sweden. The project is currently active. It has been developed in multiple phases. Post completion of construction, the project got commissioned in February 2013.

Project Type Total Capacity (MW) Active Capacity (MW) Pipeline Capacity (MW) Project Status Project Location Project Developer
Onshore 247.5 247.5 – Active Vasterbotten, Sweden BlaikenVind

Description

The project is developed and owned by BlaikenVind.

The project generates 714GWh electricity and supplies enough clean energy to power 200,000 households, offsetting 690,000t of carbon dioxide emissions (CO2) a year. The project cost is $414.89m.

The Blaiken (Blaiken I), has 100m high towers.

The Blaiken (Blaiken II), has 100m high towers.

The Blaiken (Blaiken III), has 90m high towers.

The Blaiken (Blaiken IV), has 90m high towers.

Development Status

The project is currently active. The project got commissioned in February 2013.

Power Purchase Agreement

The power generated from the project is sold to Fortum under a power purchase agreement.

Contractors Involved

Blaiken (Blaiken I) is equipped with Nordex N100 (2.5 MW) turbines. The phase consists of 30 turbines with 2.5MW nameplate capacity.

Blaiken (Blaiken II) is equipped with Nordex N100 (2.5 MW) turbines. The phase consists of 30 turbines with 2.5MW nameplate capacity.

Blaiken (Blaiken III) is equipped with Dongfang Electric turbines. The phase consists of 30 turbines, each with 2.5MW nameplate capacity.

Blaiken (Blaiken IV) is equipped with Dongfang Electric turbines. The phase consists of 9 turbines, each with 2.5MW nameplate capacity.

Dongfang Electric is the O&M contractor for the Blaiken (Blaiken IV).

Methodology

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