Wind power

Wind power is one of the fastest growing energy sources in the world. Statkraft has developed onshore wind power for around 20 years, and is the leading producer in Northern Europe.

Man has exploited wind power for thousands of years, from the very first sailing boats to ventilation systems dating back to 300 BCE. It is a renewable and emission-free energy source that is well suited for large-scale energy production. On the path to a carbon free future, wind power will play an increasingly important role.

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Number of Statkraft ownership wind farms
4.5 TWh

Total wind power production
2,236 MW

Installed wind power capacity

An energy source on the rise

The costs of wind power have dropped substantially over the past years, and in large parts of the world it is already cheaper to build new wind farms than new gas or coal power plants. Technological developments have made wind turbines more efficient and more robust. They produce more power, require less maintenance and have a longer lifespan.

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Low Emissions Scenario

We predict that wind power will become the second largest source of power generation on a global basis in 2050, covering almost 30 per cent of all electricity generation. By then, the cost of wind power will have dropped by 40 per cent from today's cost level.

Construction: Wind power wins on price

The cost of building wind farms is now lower than for building new gas, coal or nuclear energy plants. That is good news for the global climate.

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The development of renewable energy sources is part of Statkraft's global strategy, and France is part of that effort.

Country series: Towards a greener future for France

Nuclear power nation France faces massive changes in the energy sector in the years to come. An ambitious commitment to wind and solar power is one of the measures that will ensure that the climate targets are met.

Country series: Ireland with an ambitious climate action plan

About 30 per cent of Ireland's electricity currently comes from renewable sources, but the country aims to increase this to 70 per cent by 2030. Statkraft can play a critical role in whether Ireland achieves this ambition.

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Germany has great ambitions when it comes to renewable energy, including wind power.

Country series: German energy revolution

2017 marked the first year when more power was produced from renewable sources than from coal in the industrial giant Germany. Nuclear power and coal power will be phased out over the next few years, but reaching the target of a renewable share of 65 per cent by 2030 remains a challenge.

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Statkraft is a part-owner of Berry Burn wind farm near the town of Inverness in the Scottish Highlands.

Country series: United Kingdom, a leader in ambition

The United Kingdom has major ambitions for cutting its greenhouse gas emissions. The goal is to become a zero-emission society by 2050. Getting there will be a taxing process and requires strong political will – and massive development of renewable power.

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In 2016, Statkraft installed a large set of batteries at the Dörverden run-of-river power plant in Germany. The battery project has provided valuable knowledge, but the company is not planning further investment in battery technology in today's market.

Renewable: Balancing with batteries

Solar cells generate power when the sun shines, and wind turbines when the wind blows, but not necessarily when the need for energy is greatest. Can batteries store renewable energy "in a can" – for later use?

Photo: Torbjörn Bergkvist

Virtual power plant: Europe's biggest power plant is 100 per cent renewable

It tolerates shifting weathers, consists of 1,400 independent power producers and has an installed capacity of more than 10,000 MW. What we are talking about? Europe's biggest virtual power plant.

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Our wind power ambitions

Substantial growth is expected in renewables globally, with a future power system dominated by solar and wind.

Statkraft will continue to grow into a major developer of solar, onshore wind and batteries, and deliver competitive operations and maintenance for own assets. Within offshore wind, Statkraft is pursuing an industrial role in Northern Europe.

How our wind farms work

Wind turbines produce electricity by converting the kinetic energy of the wind into electrical power. The rotor blades on a wind turbine transfer the power of the wind via a drive shaft to a generator in the nacelle. The rotor blades are adjustable to produce the largest amount of electricity, regardless of whether the wind is blowing hard or gently. Wind turbines are typically placed on hill tops or in coastal areas – places with abundant and stable wind.

Find out more about our wind assets

Statkraft has wind power assets in a growing number of countries. Find out more about our global wind power activities by exploring the map below.

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