Mainstream-Hexicon joint venture Freja Offshore submits a planning permit to the Swedish climate and business ministry for its floating offshore wind project.

The wind turbines are to be placed in the Skagerak Strait, linking the North Sea to the Baltics, and generate 9-12TWh, writes news outlet Recharge News.

The project is placed north-west of Sweden’s second-largest city, Gothenburg, with expected output able to meet half of the demand of the country’s heavily industrialized region Västra Götaland. The region currently imports half of its power demand.

To Freja Offshore CEO Magnis Hallman, the application marks a milestone which has been two years in the making. And it sparks joy with power purchasers.

”This project can work wonders for our region. Not only will it supply us with local electricity which will curb prices, but it will also contribute in maintaining and bolstering our industry sector. We rely heavily on power-intensive industries to generate jobs and propel our economic growth,” says the chairman of Stenungsund municipal council, Olof Lundberg.

Sweden aims to generate 120TWh via offshore wind in 2040. Current Swedish offshore wind capacity generates 192MW.