Nordic Generation Acquires 800 MW Finnish Wind Project Portfolio from Metsähallitus
Nordic Generation has agreed to acquire the project rights for three large-scale onshore wind projects in Finland from Metsähallitus. The Lyypäkki, Konnunsuo and Harsunlehto projects total around 800 MW and will support Finland’s 2035 carbon-neutrality target.
Transaction date: · Source: metsa.fi
Key facts
- Transaction date
- Technology
- Onshore Wind
- Capacity
- 800 MW
- Transaction price
- Not disclosed
- Buyer
- Nordic Generation
- Seller
- Metsähallitus
- Country
- Finland
- Region
- Lapland, Kainuu and Northern Ostrobothnia
- Location
- Simo, Kajaani and Pyhäntä
- Continent
- Europe
- Development status
- Under Development
- PPA
- n.a.
Technology details
Portfolio of three onshore wind power projects totaling approximately 800 MW. Lyypäkki includes 42 wind turbines, Konnunsuo includes 34 wind turbines, and Harsunlehto includes 5 wind turbines. Two projects received justified conclusions on their Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) reports in May and June 2025, while one project completed an earlier EIA process in 2014. Zoning proposals for all projects are expected in 2026.
Additional information
Metsähallitus has agreed to transfer the project rights for three wind power projects to Nordic Generation while continuing to develop the projects until permits take effect. The projects are intended to support Finland’s target of achieving carbon neutrality by 2035 and will be aligned with Nordic Generation’s broader portfolio of wind, solar and battery energy storage projects. The parties will also cooperate on local community engagement and mitigation of local and landscape impacts.
Source
Original announcement: https://www.metsa.fi/en/press-releases/metsahallitus-strikes-agreement-to-sell-up-to-800-mw-wind-portfolio-to-nordic-generation/