Van Oord and Saare Wind Energy join forces and will mutually develop the Saaremaa offshore wind farm. Saare Wind Energy is an Estonian developer involved in developing the offshore wind farm, covering 154 square kilometres, south-west of the Estonian island Saaremaa.
Saare Wind Energy started the development of the project in 2015 on the basis of a thorough analysis and ample spatial planning experiences. The next phase in the development process includes the start of the Environmental Impact Assessment, which will be initiated after receiving a positive decision from the Estonian authorities. Van Oord will bring its experience as an offshore wind contractor
Saaremaa site
The Saaremaa site offers an excellent opportunity for the construction of an offshore wind farm because of its location in the Baltic Sea in relation to the main wind direction. The offshore wind farm can act as a foothold for the development of an international Baltic Grid. The Saaremaa offshore wind farm is one of the parks under development in Estonia.
Van Oord and Saare Wind Energy will seek to intensify cooperation with local and national Estonian stakeholders as this is a precondition for the upcoming permit process and the subsequent construction of the project.
