Eolus Vind AB (publ) submited application for the Najaderna offshore wind project outside Tierp. The Najaderna wind project comprises up to 67 wind turbines with an estimated annual electricity production of 4?5 TWh. This would represent a significant addition of renewable electricity to a region expected to substantially increase its consumption in the coming years.

In addition to creating new job opportunities, the project will provide millions of kronor annually to the local community. A permit application has now been submitted to the government and the Land and Environment Court. The Najaderna wind power project is located approximately 17 kilometers off the coast within Tierp municipality in Uppsala County and extends into Sweden?s economic zone.

The project is in an area that is designated as suitable for energy extraction through offshore wind power. It could be completed by the beginning of the 2030s and generate money to the local community through the distribution of a portion of the revenue from electricity production. Depending on the size of the project and future electricity prices, this could amount to 7 million SEK annually for associations and activities.

Since the project is located both in the territorial waters and in Sweden?s economic zone, the permit application has been submitted to both the Land and Environment Court and the government. The permit application, including an environmental impact assessment, will be sent out for consultation to relevant stakeholders before a decision is made on the permit. In 2023, Eolus has applied for permits for three offshore wind power projects: Västvind in Kattegatt outside Gothenburg, Arkona off the southern coast of Sweden, and Najaderna in the Bothnian Sea outside Tierp.