Onshore wind power
Saukkovaara-Mäkiaho
Posio & Kuusamo, Finland
- Phase
- In operation
- Location
- Posio & Kuusamo
- Commissioned
- 2016
- Production
- 80 GWh
About the project
The Saukkovaara-Mäkiaho wind farm is located at the border of Posio and Kuusamo, Finland.
The wind farm consists of 7 wind turbines with a maximum height of 200 meters. The total capacity of the wind farm is 24 MW. Four of the wind turbines are located in Kuusamo and three in Posio. The estimated annual production of the wind farm is 80 GWh which is equivalent to the annual electricity consumption of about 16,000 households (5,000 kWh/household).
The construction of the wind farm was completed in 2016. OX2 has been responsible for the technical and commercial management of the wind farm since autumn 2018.
Key facts
Project key facts
- Technology
- Onshore wind power
- Phase
- In operation
- Location
- Posio & Kuusamo
- Number of turbines
- 7
- Height
- 200 m
- Commissioned
- 2016
- Production
- 80 GWh
- Supplier
- Vestas
- Managed by
- Encavis
Sustainability
Sustainability
OX2 and our suppliers are guests in the local communities. For us, is extremely important to create dialogue with and show respect for the people who live and work in the local area. This includes transparent communication, creating local jobs, business sector development or financial grants through community funds or property tax, depending on the market and conditions in the area.
The expansion of renewable energy should not come at the expense of nature and it is not enough for us to mitigate climate change. We have long worked to minimize our negative impact on nature and are now taking decisive action towards our goal of nature-positive wind and solar farms by 2030.
Our projects are sustainable by design, from early planning to construction and management.
Accessibility
Accessibility
It is possible to hike, hunt, or pick berries and mushrooms in the wind farm area, with respect to the area's warning signs and prevailing weather conditions. Caution should be observed in certain weather conditions. It is unsafe to be near the wind turbines during thunderstorms and when there is a risk of ice or snow falling from the wind turbines. Therefore, please pay attention to the local weather conditions. Ice accumulation on wind turbines occurs at temperatures just above 0 °C and colder, especially during snowfall or when the turbine is covered with fog or clouds. A safety distance of at least 300 m should be maintained to each wind turbine during these conditions.
Grievance and complaints
Grievance and complaints
Grievance and complaints
The grievance mechanism is targeted towards individuals, communities and companies who have feedback or concerns regarding our projects.
OX2 takes all complaints seriously and aims to acknowledge and resolve complaints promptly. A complaint is a formal expression of dissatisfaction made to or about OX2, related to its project development, construction, operation, or a staff member.
We acknowledge that anyone has a right to lodge a complaint and we will ensure that all the complaints we receive will be managed respectfully, objectively, and efficiently.
Do you want to know more?
Project contacts for Saukkovaara-Mäkiaho
Commercial asset manager
Katja Alalauri
+358 40 775 30 38
katja.alalauri@ox2.com
Technical asset manager
Tuomas Sarajärvi
+358 405578027
tuomas.sarajarvi@ox2.com
