Here are Europe’s five largest wind energy construction projects that were initiated in Q4 2021, according to GlobalData’s construction projects database.
1. Lestijarvi Wind Farm 455 MW – $729m
The project involves the construction of a 455MW wind farm in Lestijarvi, Finland.
Construction work started in Q4 2021 and is expected to be completed in Q1 2025.
The aim of the project is to meet the growing demand for electricity and reduce the dependence on power from non-renewable sources.
2. Dronten Wind Farm 90 MW – $140m

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By GlobalDataThe project involves the construction of a 90 MW wind farm in Dronten city, Flevoland, Netherlands.
Construction work commenced in Q4 2021 and is expected to finish in Q4 2023.
The project aims to reduce CO2 emissions by approximately 350,000 metric tons and to provide electricity for 95,000 homes per annum in the region.
3. Cumberhead Wind Farm 50 MW – $106m
The project involves the construction of a 50MW wind farm in South Lanarkshire, the UK.
Construction work started in Q4 2021 and is forecast to complete in Q4 2022.
The project aims to meet the growing demand for power in the region
4. Mazeikiai Wind Farm 63 MW – $95m
The project involves the construction of a 63MW wind farm in Telsiai county, Lithuania.
Construction work commenced in Q4 2021 and is expected to be completed in Q4 2022.
The project aims to meet the energy needs of the region by developing renewable sources of energy.
5. Reußenköge Wind Farm Repowering 72 MW – $80m
The project involves the construction of the Reußenköge wind farm with an output capacity of 72MW in North Frisia, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany.
Construction work started in Q4 2021 and is expected to be completed in Q4 2022.
The project aims to replace 20 old turbines of the 2 MW class with N117/3600 turbines and to enhance the power plant operations and increase the total output capacity of the plant.
Methodology:
This analysis is drawn from GlobalData’s global construction projects database, which tracks new construction projects over $25m from announcement to completion.
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