Hydro proposes to build an onshore wind farm to safeguard its aluminium production from rising energy prices

On December 19, 2022, the world's leading industrial company committed to a sustainable future, Norsk Hydro and two partners stated that they plan to build an onshore wind farm costing between 3 and 4 billion Norwegian crowns ($304 million-$405 million) in Norway's west coast.

If permitted, the project would use 50 wind turbines to provide one terawatt hour (TWh) of clean energy for present and future enterprises in the Hoeyanger and Sunnfjord areas.

Local communities in Norway have recently opposed onshore wind farm projects out of concern for preserving pure nature, but Hydro said it aimed to overcome any potential opposition.

Hydro, in its statement, stated, "The project will provide yearly income for Hoeyanger and Sunnfjord municipalities, as well as local value creation in the development and operation of the wind farm."

"Hydro Hoeyanger needs more renewable power by 2030 to safeguard our aluminium production and the 180 jobs in the local community," it added.

Eviny, an electricity provider, and Zephyr, a proponent of wind energy, are partners in the project with Hydro.