Rabbalshede Kraft (renewable energy company) has received a permit for the Brattön-Sälelund wind farm in Munkedals municipality in western Sweden, marking a significant milestone in a year when the overwhelming majority of wind power applications in the country have been rejected. The approval covers turbines reaching a total height of up to 290 meters, making them the tallest wind turbines to have received a permit in Sweden to date.

A Rare Approval in a Difficult Year for Swedish Wind Power

The permit stands out against the backdrop of a challenging permitting environment for wind energy in Sweden. During 2025, only three out of eighteen wind power projects received approval, making the green light for Brattön-Sälelund particularly notable for developers and energy planners watching the sector closely.

Philip Sjöstrand, project manager at Rabbalshede Kraft, described the decision as critical both for the company and for Sweden's broader energy transition. "The need for new electricity production in SE3 is great, and Brattön-Sälelund can contribute significant amounts of renewable electricity where it is needed most," he said.

The SE3 price zone covers southern and central Sweden, a region facing growing electricity demand driven by electrification, industrial transformation, and rising interest in fossil-free energy sources.

Nine Modern Turbines to Replace a Larger Fleet of Older Machines

The project, as now approved, consists of nine wind turbines, a significantly reduced number compared to an earlier permit that Rabbalshede Kraft obtained for the same area in 2014.

That earlier approval covered 14 turbines with a total height of 180 meters. The company chose to apply for a new permit reflecting advances in turbine technology rather than proceed with the older design.

The efficiency gains justify the decision in stark terms. According to the company, a single turbine in the new Brattön-Sälelund park will produce as much electricity as five of the older turbines in the adjacent Brattön wind farm, which was completed in 2010. The result is that more power can be generated with fewer machines, reducing the overall land use footprint of the installation.

The nine turbines are expected to produce approximately 250 gigawatt-hours of electricity per year, equivalent to the annual consumption of around 45,000 households.

Municipal Support Seen as a Key Factor

Sjöstrand also pointed to the role of Munkedals municipality in enabling the project to move forward, noting that many wind farms across Sweden have been blocked in recent years through the municipal veto, a mechanism that allows local authorities to block wind energy developments within their boundaries.

"Here, Munkedals municipality has chosen to take responsibility for enabling more renewable electricity to be produced in western Sweden, which needs it so badly," Sjöstrand said.

He added that Rabbalshede Kraft's long-standing presence in the area had been a significant factor in the project's success. The company has operated in the surrounding region for 20 years and has owned the nearby Brattön wind farm since it was completed in 2010.

Future Development as an Energy Park Under Consideration

Beyond the wind farm itself, Rabbalshede Kraft has indicated it sees potential to expand the site into a broader energy park over time. The company referenced the possibility of combining wind power with energy storage and solar power to increase the overall value of the installation to the electricity system, though no specific commitments or timelines were given for that potential expansion.

Grid Connection and Construction Timeline

Despite the permit approval, the path to construction depends heavily on factors outside the company's direct control. Rabbalshede Kraft stated that the project's timeline is largely determined by the process for grid connection and the availability of capacity in the electricity network. Both grid expansion and new electricity production in the region are described as prerequisites for industrial growth and electrification in western Sweden.

The company's current ambition is to begin construction in 2028, with a target of connecting the facility to the grid in the early part of 2030.

Company Background

Rabbalshede Kraft develops, owns, and operates renewable energy sources with the aim of delivering electricity where and when it is needed. The company is owned by TD Greystone Infrastructure Fund, which is part of TD Asset Management, described as a leading Canadian bank.

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