Project overview

Location

Fitjar, Nowegen

Number of turbines

55

Status

Commissioning between 2012 - 2018

Performance

150 MW

At a glance

Around 100 kilometers south of Bergen is one of the largest wind farms in Scandinavia, the Tesla wind farm with 55 turbines. Situated on a fjord in an exceptional and impressive landscape, TESLA is not only home to the wind turbines, but also offers leisure activities for the local population.

Why is the asset attractive?

Advantages

  • Excellent location with outstanding wind resources
  • Proven turbine technology from a leading European manufacturer
  • Long-term maintenance contract with an experienced operations management team
  • Extension of the project duration from the current 25 to 30 years is possible
  • Solid operational track record
     

ESG relevance

As part of the building permit process, a comprehensive environmental impact assessment was carried out in 2005 and updated and expanded in 2014. The assessment examined the potential effects on landscape, cultural heritage, recreation, biodiversity, birds, fauna, noise, shadow, land use, infrastructure, and the economy. No significant adverse impacts were identified.