Hoge Vag is a 38 MW wind power plant in Sweden, operated by Vattenfall with a 50% stake, commissioned in 2015. Ranked #8 of 22 wind plants in Sweden. Its 38 MW represents 3.54% of Sweden's total wind capacity of 1,075 MW. The largest wind plant in Sweden is Bjorkhojden at 288 MW, making Hoge Vag 7.6 times smaller. Nearby plants include Nöbbelöv Kraftstationen (4.4 MW, Hydro). The facility is located in Skåne County, approximately 20 km northeast of Malmö.
11 years old
Sweden, Europe
Location
Zero Direct Emissions
Hoge Vag is a wind power plant producing approximately 100 GWh of clean electricity per year with zero direct CO₂ emissions during operation.
Lifecycle emissions: ~11 g CO₂/kWh (manufacturing, transport, decommissioning)
Technical Details
- Primary Fuel Type
- Wind
- Energy Source
- Renewable
- Country
Sweden- Continent
- Europe
- Data Source
- Global Power Plant Database
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