Enefit Green and AFRY signed a contract to deliver the Front-End Engineering Design (FEED) services for the 1GW Liivi Bay offshore wind farm in Estonia.
Johann-Gustav Lend, Head of Offshore Wind Energy at Enefit Green, noted that company is pleased to strengthen its collaboration with AFRY as Enefit Green advances the development of the Liivi Bay offshore wind farm. "The development of onshore and offshore wind power is essential for unlocking wind energy's full potential to tackle existing high dependency on electricity imports and to make electricity more affordable in the region, while also supporting the achievement of renewable energy goals," commented Lend.
He added: "Once completed, the Liivi Bay offshore wind farm could cover half of Estonia's current electricity consumption and significantly boost economic development. The environmental impact assessment for the Liivi offshore wind farm has been completed and is now awaiting final approval. The FEED phase marks the next key step in making this project a reality."
"This project marks a continuation of AFRY's longstanding and successful collaboration Enefit Green," said Jonathan Sistonen, Head of Business Unit Wind & Solar at AFRY. "We have greatly valued our partnership during the pre-development phase and are honored to support Estonia's renewable energy ambitions through our involvement in the Bid-FEED. This milestone underscores AFRY's commitment to delivering value-driven solutions and fostering sustainable energy development in Estonia."
The FEED design phase is crucial for ensuring the wind farm's efficient and sustainable operations. It will enable Enefit Green to prepare for the Estonian CfD auction in Q3 2025. Together with its partners Enersea, JBO and Ingeo2 AFRY will deliver an integrated and comprehensive design that is optimized in terms of Levelized Cost of Electricity (LCoE). The FEED scope includes detailed site assessment studies, site layout optimization, foundation selection and design, transport and installation engineering and planning, and the full electrical design including offshore substation.
AFRY has built a strong and long-standing relationship with the client, having been actively involved in the predevelopment phase of this project since 2022. This prior collaboration laid the foundation for the current contract and reflects the client's confidence in AFRY's technical expertise and client-centered approach. AFRY is excited to continue this partnership and contribute to the successful realization of the offshore wind farm.
Offshore wind energy is a key component of Estonia's efforts to expand its renewable energy portfolio and strengthen energy independence. The development of projects like this wind farm demonstrates the country's commitment to leveraging its maritime resources to support a more sustainable energy future.
The Liivi Bay offshore wind farm is planned to consist of up to 84 turbines with a total capacity of 1000 MW, with an annual electricity production of up to four terawatt-hours. The farm's location is in the Gulf of Riga, 11 km from Kihnu Island and 16 km from Häädemeeste. The expected construction period for the offshore wind farm is 2028-2030.
