Axpo, Switzerland’s largest energy producer, has expanded renewable energy production in the Ostrobothnia region with the inauguration its first wind farm in Finland.
This facility was technically commissioned in September 2025 following just eleven months of construction. Comprising four Vestas wind turbines, each with a rated capacity of 6.2 MW and a hub height of 134 metres, the wind farm has a total installed capacity of 24.8 MW.
Its projected annual production of around 70 million kilowatt-hours could theoretically supply approximately 5,400 Finnish single-family homes with clean electricity. The generated electricity is fed into the transmission grid via a dedicated substation and marketed on the power exchange by Axpo Nordic.
Klaus Heckenberger, Head of Axpo’s Wind Division and Volkswind, said this is a very special moment for Axpo. “The Lålax wind farm is our first wind energy project in Finland and the starting point for what lies ahead. We have built up an attractive project pipeline in the country over the past few years and are looking forward to developing further projects in future.”
Joakim Ingves, Axpo’s Renewable Finland Managing Director, stated that this project is the result of the outstanding work by their local team in Vaasa. “And we also want to thank all the other teams and partners who contributed to making this project possible.”
Jan Finne, Vörå municipality Chief Executive, added that they are delighted to cooperate with Axpo. “The investment represents an important step in the development of our municipality and, together with Axpo, contributes to a sustainable and secure energy supply for the future.”
Finland has committed by law to achieving climate neutrality by 2035 – one of the most ambitious targets worldwide. The project makes a substantial contribution to the local energy supply and the achievement of national climate goals.
It also strengthens the position of the Ostrobothnia region as an ideal location for renewable energy.
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