Hydro Extrusions in Sweden to source renewable energy from Stor-Skälsjön wind farm
Hydro Extrusions and Hydro Energy has signed a 9-year power purchase agreement (PPA) for a total supply of 85 GWh annually from Hydro Rein’s Stor-Skälsjön wind farm in Sweden.
The PPA covers the total delivery of 0.77 TWh of renewable energy from January 1, 2025 to December 31, 2033.
Hydro Extrusion Sweden operates manufacturing plants in Finspång and Vetlanda and an aluminium casthouse in Sjunnen, serving a wide range of industries and customers.
“This agreement marks a significant milestone in our journey towards a more sustainable future. By sourcing renewable energy from Stor-Skälsjön wind farm, we are reducing our carbon footprint, securing our long-term commitment to renewable sourcing, and contributing to the green industrial transition in Sweden,” says Henrik Futtrup, Managing Director Hydro Extrusion Sweden.
In 2024, Hydro Extrusion Sweden also started onsite production of renewable energy with rooftop and ground mounted solar panels, coupled with battery storage systems. The end goal is a switch to 100 percent locally produced energy from renewable sources for the operation of Hydro’s extrusion plants in Vetlanda and Finspång.
“Our purpose it to help decarbonize industry, providing access to a range of solutions such as certified renewable power, onsite generation, energy efficiency, energy storage and flexibility management. Following the successful completion of the first phase in the Hydro Greener Sweden project, we are pleased that renewable power is now also sourced from Hydro Rein’s first wind farm in Sweden,” says Lisa Haukaas, Head of Europe in Hydro Rein.
Stor-Skälsjön wind farm is located in Sundsvall and Timrå municipalities. With 42 wind turbines and an installed capacity of 260 MW, Stor-Skälsjön has an expected annual production of 800 GWh, which is handled commercially by Hydro Energy. The Stor-Skälsjön project was developed jointly by Hydro Rein and Eolus and today co-owned by Hydro Rein and MEAG.