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.
Earlier this year, Boralex Inc. secured a power purchase agreement (PPA) for the 106 MW Limekiln Wind Farm near Thurso in Caithness, Scotland. This 3-year PPA with Statkraft covers the period from the wind farm’s expected commissioning by the end of 2024 until the contract for difference takes effect in April 2028.
