Lillgrund Wind Farm is a 110.4 MW wind power plant located in Sweden. It was commissioned in 2007 and is among the facilities operated under the Swedish energy sector. The plant generates electricity from wind energy, contributing to the nation's renewable energy output. Lillgrund ranks as the 3rd largest wind plant in Sweden. With 110.4 MW, it represents 10.27% of the country's total wind capacity of 1,075 MW. Sweden has 22 wind plants with a combined capacity of 1,075 MW. Compared to the largest wind plant, Bjorkhojden at 288 MW, Lillgrund is approximately four times larger. Wind energy is a major part of Sweden's energy landscape, providing around 20% of the country's electricity generation. The country's extensive coastline and favorable wind conditions support the growth of wind farms. The plant is located off the coast of Skåne, approximately 20 km from Malmö.
19 years old
Sweden, Europe
- 77. largest of 305 plants in Sweden
- #9,603 worldwide by installed capacity
- #670 of 5,731 Wind plants worldwide
- 0.25% of the installed capacity of Sweden
19 years in operation
Wind fleet average: 14.4 years
Vattenfall operates 112 plants totalling 27,957 MW
22 plants within 100 km, 3,604 MW combined
Source: Wikidata
Location
Zero Direct Emissions
Lillgrund Wind Farm is a wind power plant producing approximately 290 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
Nearby Power Plants
See Incorrect or Missing Data?
Help us improve our database by reporting any corrections or updates. Your contribution helps keep our global power plant data accurate and up-to-date.