Leading European renewables developer OX2 has officially issued the “Notice to Proceed” for the construction of the 189 megawatt (MW) Fageråsen wind farm in the municipality of Malung-Sälen, Sweden. This decision marks a strategic pivot for the company; unlike its traditional “develop-to-sell” model, OX2 intends to retain ownership of Fageråsen, operating it as an Independent Power Producer (IPP). This shift allows OX2 to directly capitalize on the high value of electricity in Sweden’s SE3 bidding area, the populous central region that includes Stockholm and faces a chronic generation deficit. By keeping the asset on its balance sheet, OX2 secures a long-term revenue stream from the approximately 550 gigawatt-hours (GWh) of annual production, rather than a one-time development fee.

Engineering for Nordic Extremes

To execute this project, OX2 has contracted the Nordex Group to supply and install 27 units of their high-efficiency N163/6.X turbines. Moving beyond standard specifications, these machines are engineered with an Advanced Anti-Icing System specifically designed for the harsh Dalarna climate. For the operations team, this technical specification translates to reduced downtime and increased safety; heating elements integrated into the carbon fiber blades prevent ice accumulation that creates aerodynamic drag and dangerous “ice throw” risks. Furthermore, the site design includes plans for a 200 MWh Battery Energy Storage System (BESS), a critical “hybridization” feature that will allow the plant to store excess wind energy and dispatch it during peak demand windows, effectively firming the variable renewable supply.

Fageråsen Wind Farm: Factsheet

Project Name: Fageråsen Wind Farm

Location: Malung-Sälen, Dalarna, Sweden (SE3 Bidding Area)

Developer/Owner: OX2 (Retained ownership)

Turbine Supplier: Nordex Group

Total Capacity: 189 MW

Turbine Technology:

Model: 27 x N163/6.X (Delta4000 Series)

Specifics: Cold Climate Version with Advanced Anti-Icing System

Tower Height: 119 meters

Annual Production: ~550 GWh (Equivalent to ~110,000 households)

Additional Infrastructure: Planned 200 MWh Battery Energy Storage System (BESS)

Investment Strategy: IPP Model (First retained project in Sweden)

Construction Timeline:

Start: Q1 2026

Turbine Installation: 2027

Commercial Operation: Early 2028

Service Contract: 25-year Premium Service agreement with Nordex

Construction Timeline and Yield

With the turbine supply agreement locked in, civil works have mobilized immediately, involving extensive road upgrades and foundation pouring throughout the forest terrain of the project site. The schedule targets a rapid deployment, with the delivery and installation of the 119-meter tubular steel towers and nacelles expected to begin in 2027. Ultimately, the project aims to reach full commercial operation by the first half of 2028. Once spinning, the facility’s output of 550 GWh will be sufficient to power roughly 110,000 households, providing a crucial buffer to the central Swedish grid during the freezing winter months when domestic heating demand peaks.

This focus on securing winter-resilient energy is paralleled by the recent completion of the 260 MW Stor-Skälsjön Onshore Wind Farm in Sweden. Located in the Sundsvall and Timrå municipalities, this facility, developed by Eolus and Hydro Rein, features 42 turbines generating 800 GWh annually—enough to power 160,000 homes—marking a major milestone for the region’s renewable capacity after overcoming supply-chain delays.