Saunamaa Wind Farm is a 33.6MW onshore wind power project. It is located in Southern Ostrobothnia, Finland. The project is currently active. It has been developed in multiple phases. The project construction commenced in 2020 and subsequently entered into commercial operation in 2021.
Project Type | Total Capacity (MW) | Active Capacity (MW) | Pipeline Capacity (MW) | Project Status | Project Location | Project Developer | Onshore | 33.6 | 33.6 | – | Active | Southern Ostrobothnia, Finland | Megatuuli; Valorem |
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Description
The project was developed by Megatuuli and Valorem. Octopus Investments and Valorem are currently owning the project.
The project generates 125,000MWh of electricity.
The project has 135m high towers.
Development Status
The project is currently active. The project construction commenced in 2020 and subsequently entered into commercial operation in 2021.
Contractors Involved
Vestas Wind Systems was selected to render EPC services for the wind power project.
Vestas Wind Systems was selected as the turbine supplier for the wind power project. The project consists of 8 units of V150-4.2 MW turbines, each with 4.2MW nameplate capacity.
Vestas Wind Systems is the O&M contractor for the wind power project. The operation and maintenance contract commenced from 2021, for a period of 25 years.
About Megatuuli
Megatuuli Oy (Megatuuli), is an independent power producer developing onshore wind farms. The company provides construction, engineering and related technical consultancy solutions in energy, environment, plumbing, heat and air-conditioning fields to produces electricity. It also manages prefeasibility studies, land lease agreements, studies and environmental assessments, grid and grid connection planning, and other construction and operational related services to support landowners in complete life cycle of a wind farm. Its projects portfolio include Saunamaa, Kalistanneva, Tyrinselka II, Honkamaki, Sikamaki and others with operations across Finland.The company seeks to work in partnership with other international power generation companies to finance and development wind power in Finland. Megatuuli is headquartered in Vantaa, ?Uusimaa, Finland.
About Valorem
VALOREM SAS (VALOREM) is a consultancy services provider for renewable energy sources. The company is involved in the development and generation of wind energy. It has developed more than 400 MW of granted building permits among which 250 MW are operating. VALOREM along with its subsidiaries monitor the construction of renewable energy parks. The company provides assistance to clients such as monitoring and control of construction, field management and audit assistance. It offers services which include site identification, construction, operation, maintenance, supervision, and technical assistance. The company’s current projects under construction are in France, East Europe, Africa, and Caribbean. VALOREM is headquartered in Begles, France.
Methodology
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