Lillgrund Wind Farm is located about 10 km off the coast of southern Sweden, just south of the Öresund Bridge, where average wind speeds are 8 to 10 metres per second (26 to 33 ft/s). With 48 wind turbines (Siemens SWT-2.3-93) and a capacity of 110 megawatts (MW), Lillgrund is Sweden's largest offshore wind farm.[1] It was designed to meet the domestic electricity demand of more than 60,000 homes.[2] The farm's turbines have a rotor diameter of 93 metres and a total height of 115 metres.[3][1]
| Lillgrund Wind Farm | |
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Lillgrund Wind Farm seen from Klagshamns point | |
![]() Lillgrund Wind Farm within the Skåne region, Sweden | |
| Country | Sweden |
| Location | Øresund |
| Coordinates | 55°31′N 12°47′E |
| Status | Operational |
| Construction began | August 2006 |
| Commission date | June 2008 |
| Owner(s) | Vattenfall |
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| Max. water depth | 4–8 m (13–26 ft) |
| Distance from shore | 7 km (4.3 mi) |
| Hub height | 65 m (213 ft) |
| Rotor diameter | 93 m (305 ft) |
| Power generation | |
| Units operational | 48 |
| Make and model | Siemens Wind Power: SWT-2.3-93 |
| Nameplate capacity | 110 MW |
| Annual net output | 330 GWh |
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| Commons | Related media on Commons |
A 2016 study found no significant effect on marine life.[4][5]
The music video for "Peroxide" by British-Swedish singer Ecco2K was filmed at Lillgrund Wind Farm in January, 2020.
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