2022-03-16 11:35:00
SWEDISH WIND POWER 5.5 GW
ENERDATA - 15 Mar 2022 - The Swedish renewable project developer OX2 has applied for a Natura 2000 permit for a 5.5 GW offshore wind project in the Swedish Exclusive Economic Zone between the islands of Gotland and Öland. The Aurora project, which will be located 20 km south of Gotland and 30 km east of Öland, consist of up to 370 turbines with a maximum height of 370 meters. Electricity production from the project should reach 24 TWh/year. OX2's permit application, which includes an environmental impact assessment, EIA, is now being processed by the County Administrative Board of Gotland.
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