1. OX2 and Ingka Investments received a Natura 2000 permit for the 5.5GW Aurora offshore wind farm in Sweden.
2. The wind farm has the potential to generate 24TWh of clean electricity annually.
3. Construction of the wind farm is expected to begin by 2028, with operations starting before 2030.
OX2 and Ingka Investments have received a Natura 2000 permit for their 5.5GW offshore wind farm, Aurora, located in the Baltic Sea. This permit is a significant development for the project, which has the potential to generate 24TWh of clean electricity annually. Situated offshore Gotland and Öland, the wind farm could play a crucial role in Sweden’s net-zero transition. The project’s proposed location is strategically close to the Swedish Armed Forces, offering opportunities for surveillance and control integration with sensors on the wind turbines. The next steps involve securing government approval and commencing construction by 2028, with the wind farm becoming operational before 2030. Additionally, OX2 and Ingka Investments have applied for another offshore energy hub project, Neptunus, in Sweden, with a capacity of 3.1GW and the potential to generate 13-15TWh of electricity annually. These developments represent a significant step towards clean energy production and decarbonization efforts in the region.