SWEDEN
SWEDEN’S OFFSHORE WIND POTENTIAL
Sweden’s long coastlines and strong offshore winds make it ideal for floating offshore wind. With ambitious green energy targets and growing renewable energy demand, the market is entering a new phase. Although the permitting process is complex, the opportunities for innovation and progress position Sweden as a key market for floating offshore wind.
THE FLOATING OFFSHORE WIND MARKET IN SWEDEN
Sweden is undergoing a major transformation of its energy system. As industry, transport and society continue to electrify, electricity demand is expected to increase significantly in the coming decades. To meet this demand while reaching its target of net zero emissions by 2045, Sweden will need large volumes of new fossil-free power generation.
Offshore wind can play a crucial role in this transition. With strong wind resources, long coastlines and proximity to major demand centres, Sweden has the potential to develop large-scale offshore wind that supports industrial competitiveness, strengthens energy security and accelerates the shift towards a fully renewable energy system.
PROJECT PLANNING
Planning offshore wind projects in Sweden is a complex process, requiring expertise in navigating environmental impact assessments, and understanding military needs and shipping routes. However, Hexicon is uniquely positioned to be successful in this market due to our extensive experience in permitting processes and project development. This makes us skilled at driving forward offshore wind projects even in the most challenging environments. With the government taking steps to expedite permit approvals by evaluating the current permitting process, the future of offshore wind development looks bright.
Mareld offshore wind project
MARELD
MARELD is a floating offshore wind project on Sweden’s west coast, designed to deliver large-scale renewable electricity where it is needed most. Strategically located in the Skagerrak, close to major industrial regions in Sweden, Norway and Denmark, Mareld can play an important role in supporting electrification, strengthening regional energy supply and contributing to Sweden’s climate target of net zero emissions by 2045.
Mareld is planned approximately 40 kilometres west of the island of Orust, within the Swedish economic zone.
This location far out at sea will allow Mareld to produce large and reliable amounts of renewable energy for industries and households in the Västra Götaland region. Fully developed, Mareld is estimated to deliver 12Twh annually, which corresponds to two-thirds of the demand for electricity in the region of Västra Götaland.
After receiving government approval, the project will be ready to enter the next development phase.
Mareld Offshore Wind Project was established in 2021 by the joint venture company Freja Offshore, a partnership between Hexicon and Mainstream Renewable Power (MRP). Since 2026, Hexicon is the sole owner of Mareld.
KEY FACTS
STATUS Application awaits a decision from the Swedish Government
CAPACITY Up to 12TWh
HEXICON SHARE 100%
IMPORTANT MILESTONES
Site permit recommended for approval June 2024
Natura 2000 permit received January 2025
PROJECT DOCUMENTATION
The project has been developed in dialogue with both local and national stakeholders. Public consultations have been conducted with a focus on environmental impact, and permit applications have been submitted. Mareld is now awaiting the government's decision to take the next step.
archived projects
CIRRUS
CIRRUS floating wind farm was planned in the southwest region of Sweden approximately 50 kilometers south of Karlskrona in the Swedish economic zone.
In 2023 the project submitted the permit application for the seabed area to the Swedish Ministry of Climate and Enterprise.
On 4th of November, 2024, the Swedish Government announced that 13 submitted applications to build offshore wind farms in the Baltic Sea, south of the Sea of Åland, were rejected. This decision led to Hexicon deciding to pause all work with the Cirrus project.
The Cirrus floating wind farm could deliver up to 10 TWh annually, which is equivalent to the household electricity consumption of approximately half a million Swedish single-family homes.
KEY FACTS
STATUS Paused
CAPACITY Up to 10TWh
HEXICON SHARE 100%
DYNING
DYNING was planned between the Swedish mainland and the island of Gotland. The area is located approximately 45 kilometres southeast of Oxelösund, within the Swedish economic zone.
In 2023 the project submitted the permit application for the seabed area to the Swedish Ministry of Climate and Enterprise.
On 4th of November, 2024, the Swedish Government announced that 13 submitted applications to build offshore wind farms in the Baltic Sea, south of the Sea of Åland, were rejected. This decision led to Hexicon deciding to pause all work with the Dyning project.
Fully developed, Dyning could deliver up to 10TWh annually, which corresponds to the electricity demand in the regions of Södermanland and Östergötland.
KEY FACTS
STATUS Paused
CAPACITY Up to 10TWh
HEXICON SHARE 100%