30 MW Offshore Wind Turbines Considered for Sweden
Single Wind Turbine Output Planned to Be Between 15 MW and 30 MW
Back in 2011 I was involved in a quantum leap forwards for Offshore Wind as the sector progressed from 3.45 MW machines to 6MW and 7MW which were succesfully tested at Hunterston in Scotland. Developers like to futureproof their proposal but here is a further sign of progress with an up to 32 MW concept.
The offshore wind farm, named Cirrus, is proposed to be built in the Baltic Sea, off the south coast of Sweden, and its location was selected based on energy demands and with the expected substantial surge in electricity demand in Sweden, specifically in the southern region, in mind, according to the developers.
With the potential to deliver 10 TWh annually, Cirrus can provide renewable energy to over 2 million households per year, Freja Offshore says.
“We are excited about the immense potential the Cirrus project holds in terms of providing affordable electricity, generating job opportunities in the region, and in advancing our business objectives in our domestic market”, said Marcus Thor, CEO of Hexicon.
The 30 MW wind turbines are said to have a maximum height of 370 metres and a rotor diameter of 340 metres.
