Gilja Wind Farm is a 135MW onshore wind power project. It is planned in Rogaland, Norway. The project is currently in permitting stage. It will be developed in single phase. Post completion of the construction, the project is expected to get commissioned in 2023.
| Project Type | Total Capacity (MW) | Active Capacity (MW) | Pipeline Capacity (MW) | Project Status | Project Location | Project Developer | Onshore | 135 | – | 135 | Permitting | Rogaland, Norway | Fred. Olsen Renewables |
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Description
The project is being developed and currently owned by Fred. Olsen Renewables. The company has a stake of 100%.
The project is expected to generate 544GWh electricity and supply enough clean energy to power 20,000 households. The project cost is expected to be around $229.5m.
The wind power project consists of 45 turbines, each with 3MW nameplate capacity.
Development Status
Post completion of the construction, the project is expected to get commissioned in 2023.
About Fred. Olsen Renewables
Fred. Olsen Renewables AS (FOR), a subsidiary of Bonheur ASA, is a developer and operator of onshore wind farms. The company focuses on wind power generation and the development of renewable energy production. FOR is engaged in design, construction,and development of wind farms for renewable energy production and transmission of power in the UK, Germany, France and Scandinavia. The company offers services including concept development, detailed design, construction, commissioning, operations and maintenance, and landscape restoration. The company operates its wind farms in Norway, the UK, Ireland and Sweden. FOR is headquartered in Oslo, Norway.
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