GE and Green Investment Group to deliver 650 MW of onshore wind to Sweden

• 7 years ago (2017-11-13)
• David Flin

Europe 1089 Wind 257

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GE and Green Investment Group have partnered to deliver and operate 650 MW of onshore wind through the Markbygden ETT wind farm in Northern Sweden. The project will be the largest single site onshore wind farm in Europe, increasing Sweden’s installed wind generation by 12.5 per cent.

The equity partners raised approximately €800 million in financing, and have commenced construction of the project, which is expected to begin commissioning turbines in the second half of 2018, and be fully operational by the end of 2019.

GE Renewable Energy will supply 179 of its 3.6 MW turbines with 137 m blades, a turbine it describes as being ideally suited for the project site’s wind speeds and climate. The turbine blades will be equipped with an innovative ice mitigation system by LM Wind Power. GE is also providing a 20-year Full Service Agreement, and through its Grid Solutions business, will provide the high voltage switchgear for two collector substations at the wind farm.

Pete McCabe, President and CEO of GE’s Onshore Wind Business, said: “We are excited to have been chosen by Svevind to contribute to this massive project. Markbygden ETT marks our commitment to the Swedish onshore wind arena, and extends our presence in Europe while showcasing our technical capabilities – with LM Wind Power – and project development and management differentiators.”