• Skyborn Renewables Sweden has taken a significant step towards constructing Sweden’s largest offshore wind farm by submitting a permit application to the Swedish government.
• The wind farm, named Eystrasalt Offshore, will be located in the Bothnian Sea, approximately 60 km off the coast of Hudiksvall in northern Sweden.
• With an estimated electricity production of 15 TWh, the project area of 949 m2 makes it the largest wind farm application in Sweden to date.
• Eystrasalt Offshore will contribute to the electrification of heavy industry by delivering up to 10 per cent of the estimated demand for new electricity in northern Sweden.

Simulation of Eystrasalt Windfarm, standing by the shore in Sundsvall, approximately 60 kilometers from the project area. Due to the curving of the earth’s surface, only the tip of the blades will be visible on days that offer a clear view:

The Eystrasalt Offshore project area has favourable wind conditions, soil conditions and sea depth as well as close proximity to northern Sweden, which is expected to have a very strong increase in electricity demand in the coming decade. Construction is planned to take place in early 2030 and the wind farm is expected to be fully operational by mid-2030.

“Eystrasalt Offshore is a key project that will provide a large amount of additional fossil-free electricity in the current situation of increased domestic demand for power and energy resulting from industrial transition. The project fulfils a significant and important role in swiftly meeting the business community’s demand for fossil-free electricity, especially in northern Sweden,” says Thomas Karst, CEO of Skyborn.

In the coming decades, a sharp increase in electricity use in Sweden is expected due to the electrification of heavy industries. Northern Sweden, home of the steel and iron industry, is estimated to require up to 144 TWh by 2045, which is even more than Sweden uses in total today. Eystrasalt Offshore can contribute by delivering up to 10 per cent of the estimated demand for new electricity in northern Sweden.

“The permit application is the result of four years of solid work and extensive research within the project area. The project team has carried out measurements of depth conditions and geophysics, bottom surveys, as well as fish and bird inventories by boat to ensure a robust application,” adds Thomas Karst.

About Eystrasalt Offshore:

Number of wind turbines: 256

Installed capacity: 3,900 MW

Est. yearly production: 15 TWh

Location: Bothnian Sea in northern Sweden, around 60 km from Hudiksvall

About Skyborn Renewables:

Skyborn Renewables is driving global decarbonisation by accelerating offshore wind energy across the world. We believe offshore wind is a cornerstone of the clean energy transition and an enabler to achieve net-zero targets and ensure energy security and a sustainable energy supply for future generations. Skyborn is an accomplished offshore wind developer and operator with more than 20 years’ experience. Our capabilities cover the entire offshore wind value chain, including greenfield development, engineering and design, procurement, financing, corporate power purchase agreements, construction management and asset management.

For more information, visit www.skybornrenewables.com

Contact for journalists:

Meike Wulfers

Head of Corporate Communications

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m.wulfers@skybornrenewables.com