Skyborn Sweden has submitted a permit application to the Swedish government and Land and Environment court for the construction of the 3000MW Polargrund Offshore wind farm. Located 35 kilometers off the coast, south of Kalix and Haparanda, Polargrund Offshore is expected to generate up to 10TWh fossil-free electricity upon completion.
This clean energy will be enough to power over 7% of Sweden's current electricity consumption. It will be vital for meeting the surging demand from Norrbotten's rapidly expanding industries that are transitioning to cleaner operations.
Niclas Broman, chief executive of Skyborn Sweden, stated, “Polargrund Offshore is a key project for realizing the business sector's expansive development plans in Norrbotten and enabling Sweden's move towards net-zero emissions. As the developer of Sweden's northernmost offshore wind farm, we are committed to overcoming the unique challenges of constructing such a large-scale project in an arctic environment.”
Sweden's overall electricity needs are projected to at least double in the coming decades, largely driven by the electrification of heavy industries across the country. Access to clean, reliable electricity is essential for these industries to achieve their sustainability goals.
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With Polargrund, Skyborn strengthens its commitment to a robust Swedish energy system. The company's Swedish portfolio now encompasses four offshore wind farms with a combined potential annual output of approximately 40TWh.
