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Hexicon's joint venture gets green light for Swedish offshore wind park

By: Chloe Emanuel 12/06/2024 Hexicon AB

General Windfarms

In a major step forward for renewable energy, the County Administrative Board in Västra Götaland has recommended the Swedish government approve Freja Offshore's application to build the Mareld offshore wind power park, with some modifications. Freja Offshore is a joint venture between Hexicon AB and Mainstream Renewable Power, an Aker Horizon company.

The proposed Mareld wind park will be located approximately 40 kilometres west of Lysekil on the Swedish west coast. Once operational, it is expected to produce 12 TWh of electricity annually, significantly contributing to Sweden's renewable energy supply. This additional power is crucial as electricity demand in Western Sweden is projected to double by 2030 due to the industrial shift towards electric power.

The County Administrative Board's recommendation is a critical endorsement following a comprehensive review of the project. The review included adjustments to ensure the wind park's coexistence with other societal interests.

"We have made adjustments to the offshore wind park to ensure coexistence with other important societal interests, aiming for the best possible outcome," said Carl Dandanell, CEO of Freja Offshore.

Marcus Thor, CEO of Hexicon AB, expressed enthusiasm about the milestone, stating, "This is a significant milestone for Hexicon's Swedish product portfolio, and we look forward to supporting Freja Offshore further throughout the process, enabling floating wind power to become a part of Sweden's electricity production."

The Swedish government's decision on the recommendation is now eagerly awaited as a crucial next step in advancing the project.

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