DNV GL has acted as technical advisor to Lundin Petroleum and Sval Energi in their acquisition of the 132MW Metsälamminkangas wind farm in Vaala, North Ostrobothnia, Finland.
It consists of 24 GE Renewable Energy 5.5-158 turbines (5.5MW and 158 metres rotor diameter) with a 141 metres and 151 metres hub height and will have an expected yearly energy production of 400 GWh per annum. Once in operation in 2022, the wind farm will be the third largest in Finland. Acting as a technical advisor throughout the transaction phase, DNV GL’s team performed an assessment of the project’s risks and opportunities and actively participated in contract negotiations. DNV GL will continue as technical advisor for the investors during the construction of the wind farm.