Background
Ilmatar is looking into the possibility of starting a wind power project in the western part of Kuortane. The tentative plan is to build 26 wind turbines. The area to the north is called Napalankalliot and the area to the south Hietaharjunkangas.
Ilmatar has submitted a land-use plan proposal to the municipality of Kuortane. The municipal executive board of Kuortane approved the proposal on October 11, 2021.
The final number of wind farms, their location and the land-use plan area shall be determined in more detail during the land-use planning process and with upcoming investigations. A minimum distance of at least two kilometres to any residential and vacation homes will be maintained. There are some vacation homes in the area, and we have agreed on changing their purpose of use with the owners.
Preparation
The project has received strong support from landowners. Land lease contracts comprise of 67 properties in Napalankalliot and 33 properties in Hietaharjunkangas, i.e. a total of 100 properties that cover almost all turbine locations. The contract process is on-going. Landowners are kindly asked to contact Ilmatar if they have yet to make an agreement.
Schedule
The Participation and Assessment Plan (OAS) and Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) plan have been available for review during the summer of 2022, and the EIA report and draft plan will be available for review from 7th December 2023 to 2nd February 2024.
Asset Management
Upon completion, Ilmatar Service Oy, a subsidiary of Ilmatar Energy, will take over the wind farm’s technical and commercial management.
Further Information
Noora Jaakamo
Project Development Manager
Ilmatar Energy Oy
+358 50 406 3136
[email protected]