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Roan wind farm in Norway, one of the wind farms included in Fosen Vind.
Wind power
Wind power is one of the fastest growing energy sources in the world. Statkraft has developed onshore wind power for around 20 years, and is the leading producer in Northern Europe.
Man has exploited wind power for thousands of years, from the very first sailing boats to ventilation systems dating back to 300 BCE. It is a renewable and emission-free energy source that is well suited for large-scale energy production. On the path to a carbon free future, wind power will play an increasingly important role.
Wind power in numbers
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63Number of wind farms
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4.3 TWhTotal wind power production
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1,769 MWInstalled wind power capacity
An energy source on the rise
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Photo: StatkraftLow Emissions Scenario
We predict that wind power will become the second largest source of power generation on a global basis in 2050, covering almost 30 per cent of all electricity generation. By then, the cost of wind power will have dropped by 40 per cent from today's cost level.
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Photo: Ole Martin WoldRoan wind farm in Trøndelag County, with its 71 turbines and 256 MW power, was the largest in Norway when the building phase was completed. Roan is the first of the wind farms in Fosen Vind's portfolio.
Construction: Wind power wins on price
The cost of building wind farms is now lower than for building new gas, coal or nuclear energy plants. That is good news for the global climate.
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Photo: ShutterstockThe development of renewable energy sources is part of Statkraft's global strategy, and France is part of that effort.
Country series: Towards a greener future for France
Nuclear power nation France faces massive changes in the energy sector in the years to come. An ambitious commitment to wind and solar power is one of the measures that will ensure that the climate targets are met.
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Photo: ShutterstockSo far, only a small portion of Ireland's total energy needs is covered by renewable sources – primarily wind power.
Country series: Ireland with an ambitious climate action plan
About 30 per cent of Ireland's electricity currently comes from renewable sources, but the country aims to increase this to 70 per cent by 2030. Statkraft can play a critical role in whether Ireland achieves this ambition.
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Photo: ShutterstockGermany has great ambitions when it comes to renewable energy, including wind power.
Country series: German energy revolution
2017 marked the first year when more power was produced from renewable sources than from coal in the industrial giant Germany. Nuclear power and coal power will be phased out over the next few years, but reaching the target of a renewable share of 65 per cent by 2030 remains a challenge.
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Photo: Thomas HogbenStatkraft is a part-owner of Berry Burn wind farm near the town of Inverness in the Scottish Highlands.
Country series: United Kingdom, a leader in ambition
The United Kingdom has major ambitions for cutting its greenhouse gas emissions. The goal is to become a zero-emission society by 2050. Getting there will be a taxing process and requires strong political will – and massive development of renewable power.
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Photo: Sabine GrothuesIn 2016, Statkraft installed a large set of batteries at the Dörverden run-of-river power plant in Germany. The battery project has provided valuable knowledge, but the company is not planning further investment in battery technology in today's market.
Renewable: Balancing with batteries
Solar cells generate power when the sun shines, and wind turbines when the wind blows, but not necessarily when the need for energy is greatest. Can batteries store renewable energy "in a can" – for later use?
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Photo: Torbjörn BergkvistVirtual power plant: Europe's biggest power plant is 100 per cent renewable
It tolerates shifting weathers, consists of 1,400 independent power producers and has an installed capacity of more than 10,000 MW. What we are talking about? Europe's biggest virtual power plant.
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Our wind power ambitions
We exist to lead the shift to a clean energy world. To meet the increased need for renewable energy solutions we continue to aim at becoming a leading developer of profitable onshore wind and solar projects. We will take on a significantly larger number of projects, with an annual development rate of ~2.5-3 GW by 2025.
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Service on Stamåsen wind turbine in Sweden
How our wind farms work
Wind turbines produce electricity by converting the kinetic energy of the wind into electrical power. The rotor blades on a wind turbine transfer the power of the wind via a drive shaft to a generator in the nacelle. The rotor blades are adjustable to produce the largest amount of electricity, regardless of whether the wind is blowing hard or gently. Wind turbines are typically placed on hill tops or in coastal areas – places with abundant and stable wind.
How our wind farms work
Find out more about our wind assets
Statkraft has wind power assets in a growing number of countries. Find out more about our global wind power activities by exploring the map below.