Skyborn Renewables and Metsähallitus, a state-owned enterprise in Finland, have entered into a five-year reservation agreement for exclusive rights to develop the Pooki offshore wind farm in Finland.
Located in the vicinity of the former Suurhiekka project, the Pooki Offshore Wind Farm will be in the Bothnian Bay, 25 kilometers (15.5 miles) from the shore. The project plan envisions the installation of about 100 wind turbines with a combined capacity of more than 2 gigawatts.
Once constructed, this project is expected to set the standards for offshore wind farms in Northern Finland. Development works are scheduled to start as early as August.
“We are honored to have secured this exclusive five-year reservation agreement to develop Pooki offshore wind farm,” said Thomas Karst, CEO of Skyborn. “It is a significant milestone for Skyborn and reinforces our confidence in the potential of offshore wind in Finland. Working alongside Metsähallitus, we are excite
