OX2 hands over Merkkikallio wind farm in Finland to Renewable Power Capital
Published by Abi Larkin,
Editorial Assistant
Energy Global,
OX2 hands over Merkkikallio wind farm in Finland to Renewable Power Capital. The wind farm comprises of 15 turbines with a total installed capacity of 82.5 MW.
The construction of the wind farm in the municipality of Mustasaari and city of Vaasa in Finland started in May 2021. The wind farm is now in operation and the estimated yearly production is 280 GWh, which corresponds to the annual electricity consumption of approximately 56 000 households. The wind farm is connected to the grid via an electrical substation that has also been built on the premises.
“The Merkkikallio project has been developed by OX2 since 2013. We are very happy to now hand over the operating wind farm, which will add renewable electricity to the Finnish grid and bring benefits to local stakeholders,” said Teemu Loikkanen, Country Manager, OX2 Finland.
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