Wind power

Driven by society’s need to tackle climate change, renewable energy generation continues to grow. Wind power alone now accounts for 19% of Europe’s electricity consumption. Today, wind and large-scale solar are often the most cost-effective options for new fossil-free power generation, accelerating decarbonisation.

A leading wind energy developer in Northern Europe

Vattenfall’s purpose is clear. We want to enable the fossil freedom that drives society forward. Expanding and integrating new renewable generation capacity is a core part of that mission. We are aiming for a strong portfolio of onshore and offshore wind, complemented by large-scale solar and co-located battery technology, to maintain a key role in the European energy transition. Industry partnerships with companies who want to reduce their carbon footprint are of strategic importance for the future.

Today, Vattenfall operates more than 1,400 wind turbines with a total installed capacity of approximately 6.6 GW (of which 1.6 GW is managed but not owned) in five European countries.

Examples of our flagship projects

Hollandse Kust Zuid, the world's first non-subsidised offshore wind farm

In 2023, the world’s first subsidy-free offshore wind farm was inaugurated in the Netherlands. The fossil-free energy from Hollandse Kust Zuid will benefit households, businesses and industrial partners. Vattenfall built Hollandse Kust Zuid together with our industrial partner BASF and Allianz insurance company.

Vesterhav Nord and Syd offshore wind farms

Vesterhav Nord and Syd, two nearly identical wind farms off the west coast of Denmark, consist of 41 wind turbines with a capacity of 8.4 MW each. Located 5.5 to 10 kilometres from the shore, they are entirely in Danish waters. Together, the wind farms are expected to generate 1.5 TWh of fossil-free electricity per year, equivalent to the consumption of approximately 350,000 households. Around 2,300 local residents and holiday home owners have shares in the wind farms.

Pen y Cymoedd onshore wind farm

Pen y Cymoedd wind farm in South Wales has a capacity of 228 MW. Its 76 turbines can produce enough electricity to power around 15% of Welsh homes annually. A 22 MW battery is also located at the site. Additionally, the project includes a major nature recovery initiative, aiming to restore 1,500 hectares of peatland habitat.

Bruzaholm onshore wind farm

Bruzaholm wind farm with a capacity of 139 MW is under construction in Eksjö, southern Sweden. Set to be commissioned in October 2025, its 21 turbines will generate 460 GWh annually, powering approximately 91,500 homes.

Nearby, Vattenfall is building a 38 MW battery storage facility to support the grid. Bruzaholm will be Vattenfall's largest onshore wind farm in southern Sweden.

Wind power and the environment

The largest environmental impact of wind power is during the building phase due to production of equipment and transportation. We carry out an Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) to assess the impact of both onshore and offshore wind projects. Wind power emits no CO₂ when producing energy and it is the fastest growing energy source in the EU.