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Electricity production far out at sea

The Sea. The perfect place for wind power.

Far out at sea, the winds blow strong and evenly, making it the perfect place for wind power. Establishing wind power out there would provide Sweden with an endless source of fossil-free, stable, and large-scale energy production, which is pivotal in reaching the global environmental goals (SDG:s). Another advantage of wind power far offshore is that they lie beyond the horizon, making the turbines hardly visible from the mainland.

A blue transition is needed to achieve green energy goals

By 2045, Sweden must have net zero carbon dioxide emissions. At the same time, the annual consumption of electricity is estimated to rise from 150 TWh to approx. 300 TWh. That is quite a challenge! However, with 1,160 Swedish miles of coastline, (over 700 US miles) Sweden offers unique opportunities for offshore wind power. This is a vital resource if Sweden is to manage the energy transition.

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Sustainability

Fossil-free and renewable energy that is kind to nature

Offshore wind power is a renewable and fossil-free source of energy, which neither releases toxic substances nor greenhouse gases. By placing the turbines at carefully selected locations far out at sea, the environmental impact becomes minimal. Our coastal waters are home to essential ecosystems and our view is that these ecosystems must not only be preserved in their current state but also be restored and protected. Freja Offshore's ambition is that our projects shall contribute to a stronger, more resilient, and species-rich ecosystem where we operate.

Financial strength to the local community

Establishing and running wind power parks at sea has a positive ripple effect. Not least when it comes to work opportunities. Studies show that as many as 50,000 to 165,000 new full-time jobs may be created. There are several other positive side effects, too:

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Our project

Freja Offshore is currently developing one offshore wind power park in Swedish waters – Mareld.

Mareld is one of Sweden's most ambitious offshore wind projects. Once completed, it will deliver renewable electricity equivalent to two-thirds of Västra Götaland's current electricity consumption — a significant contribution to the region's green transition.

Mareld will be located approx. 40 kilometers west of the island of Orust, within the Swedish economic zone.

This location far out at sea will allow Mareld to produce large and reliable amounts of renewable energy. Fully developed, Mareld is estimated to deliver 12Twh annually, which corresponds to two-thirds of the demand for electricity in the region of Västra Götaland.

The project has been developed in dialogue with both local and national stakeholders. Public consultations have been conducted with a focus on environmental impact, and permit applications have been submitted. Mareld is now awaiting the government's decision to take the next step.

> The wind power project
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Consultation document
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Appendix Mareld

Before Freja Offshore was established, Hexicon handled the application processes, which is why it says Hexicon in the documentation.

Archived Projects

Freja Offshore previously developed three other projects, which are currently paused: Dyning, Kultje, and Cirrus. This is due to the government's announcement on November 4 2024, that 13 offshore wind power projects in the Baltic Sea are being halted for security policy reasons. We are preparing the projects to be ready for a potential future change regarding offshore wind power in the Baltic Sea.

Freja Offshore – Wind power far out at sea

Freja Offshore is a joint venture between Mainstream Renewable Power and Hexicon AB.

With an extensive experience in offshore projects in the Baltic Sea, the North Sea, and around the world, we intend to keep developing Swedish wind power offshore. Our ambition is to enable a sustainable energy transition towards a fossil-free and climate-neutral Sweden.

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