We are increasing our commitment to wind energy
To achieve the climate transition and strengthen Sweden’s and Europe’s strategic independence, society needs both to reduce its reliance on energy from fossil fuels and to increase the production of fossil-free energy.
Favorable conditions on our land
SCA’s lands offer excellent wind conditions, making them particularly suitable for wind power. We are therefore focusing on developing new areas where we see great potential for producing renewable energy. We already collaborate with various wind power operators by leasing out land, and we also invest in our own wind farms to supply our operations with sustainable electricity.
Many industries in northern Sweden have the opportunity to transition to fossil-free production. What they all have in common is that they require large amounts of new electricity, which must be fossil-free. We want to help make this transition possible.
Revenue sharing with local residents
SCA has decided to take the lead ahead of the government inquiry ‘The Value of Wind’ by introducing its own compensation model. The model, inspired by the inquiry’s proposal, provides compensation to residents living near the new wind farms developed by SCA.
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Projects on SCA's land
SCA is Europe’s largest private forest owner, and many of our lands are well suited for wind power. Today, we are involved in several wind farms in northern Sweden, at various stages – from early planning to full operation. On our land, around 20 percent of Sweden’s total wind power production is generated, mainly from areas that we lease to project companies.
Compensation for residents nearby and the local society
A wind farm changes the landscape. In the immediate vicinity, there is also an impact from noise and shadow flicker. At present, there is no right to compensation for nearby residents, local communities, or municipalities when a wind farm is established. SCA advocates for legislation to be developed in this area. Until such legislation is in place, SCA has created a revenue-sharing model that will apply to new wind farms developed by SCA. The model grants nearby residents the right to a share of the wind turbines’ revenue.
Early dialogue
SCA offers the opportunity for early dialogue that takes place before the statutory consultation process begins for a possible wind power establishment.