Vattenfall has officially inaugurated the Bruzaholm onshore wind farm in Eksjö municipality, Sweden, marking a significant addition to fossil-free electricity capacity in the country’s south, where demand for power is high due to ongoing industrial electrification.

The wind farm, whose construction began in summer 2023, has an installed capacity of 139 MW and is expected to generate around 460 GWh of electricity annually. Alongside the turbines, Vattenfall has also developed a battery storage system designed to enhance grid stability and enable more flexible use of renewable electricity.

A key feature of the project is a long-term power purchase agreement between Vattenfall and AB Volvo Group, under which approximately 50% of Bruzaholm’s electricity output has been secured. The agreement is intended to guarantee Volvo’s long-term access to competitive fossil-free power for its Swedish industrial operations, including a planned battery factory in Mariestad.

Speaking at the inauguration, Vattenfall Chief Executive Officer Anna Borg highlighted both the regional and industrial significance of the project.

“We are proud to be able to inaugurate Bruzaholm Wind Farm today. Through Bruzaholm's wind farm and the agreement with Volvo, we can now add more electricity production and storage capacity in southern Sweden, where demand is greatest,” Borg said. She also noted the importance of public revenue flows, pointing to the municipal share of property tax generated by the wind farm.

From the industrial side, Volvo Group Chief Executive Officer Martin Lundstedt underlined the strategic value of early-stage participation in renewable projects through long-term purchasing commitments.

“As a large electricity consumer, it feels good to be involved early in projects through purchasing commitments and thus be able to contribute to more fossil-free power being produced,” Lundstedt said. He also pointed to the growing role of battery storage in enabling more flexible energy systems, where electricity can be stored and used when needed rather than only when produced.

Beyond energy production, Bruzaholm wind farm is also expected to deliver local economic benefits. Eksjö municipality will receive government wind power support estimated at approximately SEK 2.8 million annually from 2026. In addition, Vattenfall will provide around SEK 270,000 per year to local associations, funding community infrastructure such as sports facilities, bathing areas and community centres.

The project reflects a broader trend in Europe’s energy transition: the integration of renewable generation, storage solutions and long-term industrial power agreements to support electrification and regional competitiveness.