Stokkfjellet Wind Farm
Aneo has finally, after a longer period of local involvement and engagement, announced the start of area zoning for an expansion of the Stokkfjellet wind farm in Selbu. The plan allows for up to nine new turbines and a smaller solar power facility, with total production equivalent to the electricity consumption of nearly 9,000 additional households. The hope is that the expansion can be operational by 2028.
– This is right at the core of what we are here to do. Here, there will be more renewable power in good coexistence with nature, landowners, reindeer husbandry and the local community in a well-functioning wind farm, there will be more revenue for the municipality, and we are doing it in a way that makes use of existing infrastructure and grid capacity. It means more for less, which is good for all parties, says Aneo CEO Gunnar Hovland.
Stokkfjellet wind farm was put into operation in 2021 with 21 turbines and an annual production of around 311 GWh. Now plans are being made to further develop the southern part of the concession area – Stokkfjellet 2 – which could provide an additional 120–125 GWh of power production.
The expansion will be within the current concession area and will use the existing road, grid connection and service building, and a pilot project for solar power is also planned. In total, the park could then deliver over 430 GWh a year – enough for nearly 30,000 households.
The planning area covers around 6.6 km² and borders the Råndalsmyrene nature reserve. Impact assessments have been carried out for topics such as biodiversity, reindeer husbandry, landscape, public health and climate.
After a lengthy round of information, engagement and anchoring with local stakeholders, the start of area zoning is now being notified, and input to the planning work can be sent to Aneo and Selbu municipality over the next six weeks before work on a concession application gets underway.
Stokkfjellet wind farm 2
Project Development
Installation of turbines at Stokkfjellet
Stokkfjellet, Selbu
Within the concession area for Stokkfjellet Wind Farm, there is an area in the southern part that has not been utilized, while there is also additional available grid capacity at the Nea transformer station. This technically makes it possible to install more turbines within the concession boundaries and use the same access road and power line as the existing wind farm.
Estimated commissioning
2028
Expected Annual Production
142 GWh
Estimated Installed Capacity
54 MW
Number of panels
Up to 9
