Overview
Huittinen Pahkionvuori tv is an onshore wind farm in Finland, operated by Lännen Lintu Oy with a capacity of 3.6 MW, contributing to the country's renewable energy portfolio.
Huittinen Pahkionvuori tv is an operational onshore wind farm located in Finland, developed and owned by Lännen Lintu Oy. With a capacity of 3.6 MW, it represents a small-scale wind energy facility within the Finnish renewable energy landscape. The facility operates under Finland's national renewable energy framework, which aligns with the EU Renewable Energy Directive III targeting 42.5% renewable energy by 2030. Finland has abundant wind resources, and onshore wind farms like this one benefit from feed-in tariffs and grid connection support mechanisms. As a wind energy project, Huittinen Pahkionvuori tv contributes to reducing carbon emissions and diversifying Finland's energy mix. Its modest scale minimizes visual and land-use impacts, while typical environmental considerations include bird and bat interactions, which are managed through site-specific assessments and operational adjustments.
Environmental context
Finland's wind energy sector operates in a landscape of forests, lakes, and agricultural areas. Onshore wind farms like Huittinen Pahkionvuori tv are typically sited in rural or coastal areas with good wind resources. Environmental considerations include potential impacts on bird and bat populations, as well as visual effects on the landscape. Mitigation measures such as turbine curtailment during migration periods and careful siting help reduce ecological risks.
Frequently asked questions
Huittinen Pahkionvuori tv is an onshore wind farm located in Finland, with coordinates approximately 61.1833 N, 22.7000 E.
The wind farm has a capacity of 3.6 MW, making it a small-scale wind energy facility.
The facility is owned and operated by Lännen Lintu Oy.
Finland follows the EU Renewable Energy Directive III, targeting 42.5% renewable energy by 2030, and offers feed-in tariffs and grid connection support for wind projects.
Environmental considerations include impacts on bird and bat populations, visual landscape effects, and land use. Mitigation measures like curtailment and careful siting are commonly employed.