Plans are being made to construct up to 1000 new wind turbines north of the Gulf of Bothnia in an area between the Pyhäjoki and Tornio rivers. Total electricity generation may be twice the target for wind power set by the Finnish government.
When plans are implemented, the northern end of the Gulf of Bothnia will become home to a near-forest of wind power turbines. Including those to be constructed on the Swedish side of the border, the area could in future boast over 2000 of the electricity-generating facilities.
According to Erkki Kunnari, who heads wind power affairs for the state enterprise that administers state-owned land and water areas, the general plan will be carried out, even though some projects will be modified in practice.
Currently, the Centre for Economic Development, Transport and the Environment of Northern Finland is evaluating the environmental impact of the envisaged wind farms. One key issue is the possible threat posed to migrating birds.
Kunnari says that the turbines should not be a major problem to wildlife. Estimates are that on average one bird a year will meet its end on the blades of each of the new turbines.
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