Planned wind farm in Pori’s Ahlaisten Lammi moves forward after years of setbacks

A long-delayed wind farm project in Pori’s Ahlaisten Lammi district is advancing again, with a revised partial master plan proposal set for public review in the coming weeks, Yle reports.

The plan, developed by Satawind and A. Ahlström Kiinteistöt, includes 12 turbines with a blade tip height of approximately 250 meters. The project, first proposed over 15 years ago, stalled in 2018 when Finland’s Supreme Administrative Court invalidated the city council’s zoning decision due to a conflict of interest involving a council member who had participated in earlier planning discussions.

Despite past obstacles, the developers remain committed. “Significant resources have been invested, and demand for renewable energy—especially now—is strong,” said Satawind CEO Jussi Kokkila. He noted that market conditions have shifted dramatically since the project’s inception in the early 2010s, with renewable energy now a critical priority for expanding Finland’s electricity supply.

While Kokkila declined to provide an updated cost estimate—previously around €70 million—the number of turbines has been reduced from 14 to 12, with larger models now planned. If approved, construction could begin by 2029, though timelines remain uncertain due to multiple variables.

The city council is expected to vote on the revised partial master plan later this year.