Skyborn plans to develop 3.9 GW offshore wind project off the coast of Gävleborg

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Skyborn Renewables has submitted a permit application to the Swedish government to build the 3.9 GW Eystrasalt offshore wind project in the Bothnian Sea. The company has planned to construct up to 256 turbines about 60 km off the coast of the Gävleborg county in the Swedish economic zone. Being within proximity to both Finland and northern Sweden, the location was chosen based on the advantageous wind conditions and favorable sea depth. This project marks a significant development for renewable energy in Sweden.

Construction of the Eystrasalt project is set to commence in the early 2030s, and Skyborn anticipates completion by the mid-decade. Once operational, the offshore wind project is expected to produce 15 TWh of clean energy annually, equivalent to meeting about 10% of Sweden's present electricity demand.

Before submitting the permit application, Skyborn carried out extensive research on the project area, including depth condition measurements, geophysics, bottom surveys and sampling, among others. The project marks a significant step for Sweden in the global push towards sustainable energy production and establishes Skyborn Renewables' position as a significant player in the field of renewable energy. Eystrasalt offshore wind farm has the potential to significantly contribute towards the country's goal of attaining net carbon neutrality by 2045.

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