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OX2 and Ingka Investments have announced that their 5.5 GW Aurora offshore wind farm has secured a Natura 2000 permit from the County Administrative Board of Gotland in Sweden. This permit is a significant milestone for the wind farm, which will be located offshore Gotland and Öland in the Baltic Sea. Once completed, it will be one of the largest offshore wind farms in the world.
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The proposed location for the wind farm is 22 km south of Gotland and 30 km east of Öland. The wind farm has the potential to generate 24 terawatt hours (TWh) of clean electricity annually. The Baltic Sea region is strategically important for the Swedish Armed Forces. The integration of sensors on the wind turbines could provide additional benefits by aiding in surveillance and control in the area.
Emelie Zakrisson, OX2 Sweden offshore wind development head, stated: “Aurora is a wind farm that can really make a real difference and act as a motor in the net zero transition in the southern parts of Sweden. Export cables from the farm are planned to go not only to the mainland but also directly to Gotland. The large-scale production from Aurora would facilitate more local electricity production to be developed as well as hydrogen production to help decarbonise industry and heavy transport.”
The Natura 2000 permit is an affirmation from the County Administrative Board that the project can proceed without negatively impacting protected species. However, this is just one of several approvals required. The next phase involves the County Administrative Board recommending to the Swedish government that construction be allowed under the Act concerning Sweden’s exclusive economic zone. If the government accepts this, construction will commence by 2028, with the wind farm operational before 2030.
Apart from this, in January 2024, OX2 and Ingka Investments applied for the Neptunus offshore energy hub offshore Blekinge, Sweden. This 3.1 GW project is anticipated to consist of 207 wind turbines, each up to 420m tall and situated 50km from the coast. It could generate between 13 and 15 TWh of electricity per year.
The Aurora offshore wind farm project is a significant step towards achieving net-zero emissions. It not only represents a substantial investment in renewable energy but also demonstrates the potential for offshore wind farms to contribute to national security through the integration of surveillance technology. The project's progress will be closely watched as it navigates the complex process of securing the necessary permits and approvals.
OX2 is a renewable energy company that develops and sells wind and solar farms. The company offers services such as acquisition of project rights, project development, financing, engineering, procurement, construction, and technical and commercial management. OX2 operates in European wind markets and has been operating in Australia since 2023. The company's mission is to accelerate access to renewable energy.
Ingka Investments is the investment arm of Ingka Group, the largest owner and operator of IKEA Retail. The firm invests with impact, generating lasting financial returns while demonstrating positive impact for its customers and the environment. Founded in 2018, Ingka Investments is based in Leiden, Netherlands. The firm seeks to invest in North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific-based companies operating in retail, wind, solar, renewable energy, and forestry sectors.
The Aurora Offshore Wind Farm is a significant renewable energy project located in the Baltic Sea, outside Öland and south of Gotland, Sweden. OX2, a renowned provider of renewable energy, is working on the project in collaboration with Ingka Investments, a company that is a part of the IKEA group.
The Aurora wind farm is OX2's largest project to date. The wind farm is planned to be located offshore, approximately 20 kilometers from Gotland and 30 kilometers from Öland. The project will consist of up to 370 wind turbines, each with a maximum height of 370 meters. The total installed capacity is estimated to be 5.5 GW, making it a substantial contributor to renewable energy production.
Once operational, the wind farm is expected to generate up to 24 terawatt-hours (TWh) of clean electricity annually. This is equivalent to the electricity used in 5 million Swedish homes in one year. The project is expected to offset 14,000,000 tons of carbon dioxide emissions (CO2) annually, contributing significantly to the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions.
The Aurora offshore wind farm recently achieved a critical milestone by securing a Natura 2000 permit from the County Administrative Board of Gotland. This permit affirms that the project can proceed without negatively impacting protected species. However, this is just one of several approvals required. The next phase involves the County Administrative Board recommending to the Swedish government that construction be allowed under the Act concerning Sweden’s exclusive economic zone.
If the government accepts this, construction will commence by 2028 with the wind farm operational before 2030. The wind farm's integration with sensors could provide additional benefits by aiding in surveillance and control in the area, which is strategically important for the Swedish Armed Forces.
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