Vattenfall commences construction of one of Sweden’s largest wind farms
Construction of the Blakliden/Fäbodberget wind farm in the Åsele and Lycksele municipalities is now starting. The wind farm cluster will have a total of 84 turbines and, when operational in 2021/2022, it will be one of Sweden's largest onshore wind farms and Vattenfall´s largest. Around 60 percent of the production will be sold in a 20-year agreement. Furthermore, Vattenfall is bringing two partners onboard as shareholders.Vattenfall has signed a turbine contract with Vestas and, subject to project financing being in place, a 20-year power purchase agreement with Norsk Hydro will be closed.