RES receives approval for the Storåsen wind farm

“We are very pleased with the municipality’s decision to support Storåsen. In recent years, we have become a player to be reckoned with in Ånge and we are deeply committed to the ecological development of the municipality. Our involvement started with the Björnberget and Gubbaberget wind farms, but today we are developing wind energy, battery storage and green hydrogen in the commune,” said Rasmus Adelswärd, project developer at RES in Storåsen.

The municipality’s approval means that the municipality supports the location of the park and believes that the use of the land for wind energy is appropriate. The next step will be to wait for the official consent of the district authorities to build the park.

“By supporting Storåsen, the municipality of Ånge is making an important and responsible decision. To secure the electricity production we need, we all need to help each other and do what we can in our roles. We now hope that more municipalities will follow Ånge’s example and not only enable development in their regions, but also help Sweden achieve an increased, stable and sustainable energy supply,” added Matilda Afzelius, CEO of RES in the Nordics.

“The project area has very good wind conditions and does not include areas of national importance, nature reserves or areas of similar protection. The area is well suited for the use of wind energy and complies with the guidelines of the Ånge municipality’s development plan. Most of the project area is dedicated to wind farms of national importance, which is of great importance when assessing the suitability of a given location,” Adelswärd continued.

The Storåsen wind farm will supply renewable energy to the Tovåsen grid station, which in turn will be a hub for two large hydrogen power plants being developed by RES in Ånge. The energy production in Storåsen covers half of the energy needs of the green hydrogen power plant in Ljungaverk.

In addition to increasing the production of green electricity in the area, the Storåsen wind farm brings significant local value. For example, during the expansion and construction of the park, the number of jobs is expected to increase, specifically one for every four turbines. From development to the whole of Storåsens, the village also takes part in RES Powerbank, RES’ own concept for sponsorship and village funds.

“Ånge Municipality has a vision of becoming a green energy hub, and Storåsen’s approval is another piece of the puzzle to achieve this goal. The combination of high renewable energy production, strong grid connection and green hydrogen production creates a huge attraction for new industrial plants and therefore jobs. The total investment level in projects designed and developed by RES in Ånge is SEK 20-30 billion. This is a perfect example of how the development of renewable energy sources can create local value,” concluded Afzelius.

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