Sjönnebol Wind Farm
Project development
Great opportunities in Sjönnebol
Sjönnebol, Säffle
Aneo is exploring the possibilities for wind power at Sjönnebol wind farm.
115GWh
5
About the Project
The proposed layout consists of five wind turbines with a maximum total height of 250 meters, an installed capacity of approximately 35 MW, and an annual production of about 120 GWh. This is equivalent to the average electricity consumption of 24,000 households.
At Aneo, we aim to develop renewable energy in close collaboration with the local community. We are convinced that together we can contribute to the necessary climate transition and meet the growing electricity demand with sustainable solutions. With extensive experience and a strong commitment to both the environment and the local community, we strive to be a reliable and responsible partner in the expansion of wind power in Sjönnebol.
Wind power projects affect both people and the environment. Therefore, it is important for us that local stakeholders are given the opportunity for transparency and influence during the process. In addition to requiring the municipality's approval, we need to listen to local perspectives and adapt the project based on the knowledge gathered through consultations, dialogues, and environmental impact assessments.
Through dialogue with the municipality and residents, we have gained valuable insights into areas that are particularly important for outdoor activities and recreation. The eastern shore of the promontory has been designated as a LIS area (rural development in a shoreline location), and in consideration of this, we have chosen to reduce the original project area.
In the process, it is important for us to map and consider all inputs from the municipality, residents, and businesses so that we can together create the best possible conditions for the Sjönnebol wind power project.
Currently, public consultations are underway, especially with those directly affected. The feedback collected will be compiled and incorporated into the environmental impact assessment. Aneo plans to submit the application for an environmental permit during the winter of 2025/2026.
Why wind power in Värmland?
The energy situation
After being stable for many years, uncertainty has increased, with unpredictable electricity prices and concerns about power shortages and electricity supply. The transition to a more climate-friendly society, increased electrification, and new energy-intensive businesses are expected to lead to a significant rise in electricity consumption.
Energy-intensive industry
The government is also considering a proposal for compensation to nearby residents living within 8-10 times the total height of the wind turbines. The compensation is calculated based on the park’s electricity production. Depending on electricity prices, turbine output, and determined levels, residents in the vicinity could share between 400,000–800,000 kronor per year during the lifespan of the park.
Tightened requirements
The demand for electricity is expected to rise significantly in the coming years as the industrial and transportation sectors transition to fossil-free solutions. The goal for Sweden to be climate-neutral by 2045 places high demands on the availability of fossil-free energy. This transition is already noticeable in Värmland.
Värmland's needs are driven by energy-intensive industries
Värmland uses approximately 6 terawatt hours (TWh) of electricity per year, more than many other counties outside metropolitan areas. The industry, which is electricity-intensive, accounts for 49 percent of the total electricity consumption, while housing accounts for 18 percent, according to an analysis commissioned by the County Administrative Board of Värmland in 2022.
Why Aneo?
The renewable energy group Aneo was established in the fall of 2022 through a collaboration between the energy company TrønderEnergi and the investment fund HitecVision. We have just over 300 employees, with our headquarters in Trondheim.
Aneo is built on 70 years of experience in developing and operating large power projects and owns and operates nine wind farms in Central Norway, as well as two in Sweden and one in Finland. In fact, despite our modest size, we are Norway's second-largest developer of wind power. We operate more than 200 wind turbines and monitor production around the clock for optimal operation, efficiency, and safety.
We have extensive experience collaborating with municipalities, where we have built strong relationships with both residents, politicians, and the administration. Together with local authorities, we are creating the energy solutions of the future, with a focus on safety and presence in the local community.
One of the things that sets us apart from most of our competitors is that when Aneo seeks to build a wind power plant in a Norwegian municipality, it's with long-term intentions in mind, not to sell the project or power plant onward. We invest to build, build to own, and own to operate. This means that we are here now, during any construction process, and of course, every single day throughout the power plant's lifespan.
The authorization process
Efficient utilization of the planning area
The project area is 300 hectares, and the proposed layout is for 5 wind turbines with a maximum total height of 250m. Wind Farm Sjönnebol is estimated to supply 115 GWh of electricity annually to the local grid, to be used by the local community. The site has favorable wind conditions and few conflicting interests. The Armed Forces have no objections to the current establishment area in their early statement. Civil aviation has no conflicting interests in the area.
Prior to the construction of the wind farm, roads within the project area will be reinforced and widened to handle the heavy transports involved in the establishment of wind power.
A detailed road investigation will be conducted to ascertain the transport routes and access roads from the public road network, as well as the measures needed to secure the transports.
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