Swiss energy company Axpo has commissioned a 25-megawatt onshore wind farm in western Finland, marking a step forward in the company’s renewable energy activities in the Nordic region.
The Lålax wind farm, located in Vörå, Ostrobothnia, became operational after 11 months of construction. Equipped with four Vestas V162-6.2MW turbines with a hub height of 134 metres, the facility is expected to generate approximately 70 gigawatt-hours (GWh) of electricity annually — enough to power around 9,300 Finnish households.
Electricity from the wind farm is connected to the grid through a dedicated substation constructed by Axpo alongside the project.
“The Lålax wind farm is a milestone for our wind team in Vaasa and a strong contribution to Finland’s energy transition,” said a spokesperson for Axpo Nordic. “With a substantial pipeline of further projects, we will continue to drive the expansion of wind energy in Finland and support the country’s climate targets.”
Axpo highlighted internal collaboration in delivering the project. Its subsidiary Volkswind Service France will handle operational management, while Axpo Nordic is responsible for trading and marketing the electricity on the power exchange.
“By pooling our expertise, we create sustainable energy solutions together,” the spokesperson added. “A huge thank you to the project team and our many partners on site for this fantastic achievement.”
Finland has set ambitious climate goals, including becoming carbon neutral by 2035. Wind energy continues to play a growing role in the country’s energy mix.
