Overview
Oulunsalo Riutunkari tv is an operational onshore wind farm in Finland, owned by Innopower Oy, with a capacity of 10.3 MW.
Oulunsalo Riutunkari tv is an onshore wind farm located in Finland, owned by Innopower Oy. The facility is operational and contributes to Finland's renewable energy capacity with a nameplate capacity of 10.3 MW. This scale places it among small to medium wind farms in the region. The wind farm utilizes wind power technology, typical for onshore wind installations in Finland. Finland has been expanding its wind energy capacity under the EU Renewable Energy Directive III, which sets a target of 42.5% renewable energy by 2030. The country benefits from strong wind resources, particularly in coastal and northern areas, supporting the viability of projects like Oulunsalo Riutunkari tv. Environmentally, the wind farm contributes to reducing greenhouse gas emissions by displacing fossil fuel-based electricity generation. Onshore wind farms in Finland are subject to environmental impact assessments addressing bird and bat collisions, noise, and visual impacts. The facility's location in the Oulu region aligns with Finland's strategy to increase renewable energy share and meet national climate goals.
Environmental context
The Oulunsalo Riutunkari tv wind farm operates in a region with significant wind resources, typical for coastal Finland. Onshore wind farms can impact local bird and bat populations through collisions, and may cause visual and noise disturbances. However, Finland's regulatory framework requires environmental impact assessments and mitigation measures. The facility's modest scale reduces its overall environmental footprint compared to larger installations.
Frequently asked questions
Oulunsalo Riutunkari tv is an onshore wind farm located in Finland, near the city of Oulu in the Oulunsalo area.
The wind farm has a nameplate capacity of 10.3 megawatts (MW), making it a small to medium-scale wind installation.
The wind farm is owned by Innopower Oy, a Finnish energy company.
Wind farms in Finland operate under the EU Renewable Energy Directive III, which sets a 42.5% renewable energy target by 2030, and national feed-in tariffs and grid connection rules.
Environmental assessments address bird and bat collisions, noise, visual impact, and land use. Mitigation measures are required to minimize ecological effects.