Bessakerfjellet Wind Farm
in operation
One of the largest wind farms in Norway
Bessaker Mountain, Åfjord
Bessakerfjellet Wind Farm is a wind power plant located on Bessakerfjellet in Åfjord municipality, Sør-Trøndelag. It was constructed from July to November 2007 with twelve wind turbines, and an additional thirteen were built in the summer of 2008.
2008
162GWh
57.5MW
25
About the Project
The official opening of the wind farm was on October 3, 2008. It is owned by Midgard Vind (70% Stadtwerke München, 30% Aneo). The operator is Aneo.
The Møllestua at the top of Bessakerfjellet wind farm has become one of Fosen's most visited attractions. It was gifted to the local community and volunteers when the wind farm was opened in 2008. Interested in visiting yourself? See more information about the trip here.
LOCAL VALUE CREATION in the host municipality
We create opportunities
– together with the municipalities
When we produce renewable energy, we not only contribute to the green transition — we also economically support the local communities we are part of. Host municipalities receive revenue through taxes and fees that they control.
Below you can see actual revenue paid to the host municipality in 2024 from facilities we operate, with fictional examples of how it can be used.
The host municipality's estimated annual revenue (2024)
Examples of what the power revenues can be used for in total
Nurses
0
For example, 6 full-time nurses
Primary school teachers
0
For example, 6 full-time teachers
Youth Leisure Activities
0NOK
For example, funding for recreational activities for youth
Free kindergarten places
0
The example is based on a parental payment of 2000,- per child per month for one year.
