News
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Processing of master plan decisions for the Mastokangas project in Siikajoki and Raahe
On June 6, 2016, the Municipal Government of Siikajoki and the Government of the City of Raahe considered complaints filed against the Mastokangas wind power master plan at its meeting on August 22, 2016. At the request of the Northern Finland Administrative Court, statements were made at the meetings on complaints concerning zoning. The case continues in the administrative court. Further information is available in the minutes of the meeting: http://www.siikajoki.fi/hallinto_ja_paatoksenteko http://gov.raahe.fi/djulkaisu/kokous/TELIMET.HTM The development of the Mastokangas wind farm project continues normally.
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The master plan for the wind power section of Mastokangas was approved by Siikajoki Municipal Council
The Siikajoki Municipal Council approved the Mastokangasant Wind Power Division Master Plan at its meeting held on 30 March 2016. The Mastokangas project has 8 wind farms planned for the municipality of Siikajoki. The minutes of the meeting and the zoning material are available on Siikajoki's website at http://www.siikajoki.fi/hallinto_ja_paatoksenteko
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The master plan for the wind power section of Mastokangas was approved by Raahe City Council
Raahe City Council approved the Mastokangasant Wind Power Master Plan at its meeting held on 23 May 2016. The Mastokangas project has 6 wind turbines planned for the city of Raahe. The minutes of the meeting and the zoning material are available on Raahe's website at http://www.raahe.fi/kaupunginvaltuusto
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FICORA's working group sought solutions to problems with radio systems
The working group set up by FICORA has identified the problems caused by wind power to radio systems and sought solutions to them that can be flexibly implemented without changing the legislation. The working group concluded with recommendations for action by which wind power companies, TV and mobile operators, and various users of radio systems could co-operate in problem situations. More information can be found on FICORA's website: https: //www.viestintavirasto.fi/viestintavirasto/ajantäista/2016/ratkaisujatuulivoimastajohtuviinonelmiinonhaettuallistyöolla.html
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THL published a study on the effects of noise from wind farms in wind power areas
An article published in the journal Environment and Health (5/2016) presented the results of a survey conducted in nine wind power areas. The aim of the survey, funded by the Ministry of Social Affairs and Health, was to find out how common the nuisances caused by wind noise are in Finland. You can access the article from this link: http://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi-fe2016091223693
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Processing of the Palkisvaara project by the municipal government on 19 January 2016
At its meeting on 19 January 2016, the Sodankylä Municipal Government considered the complaints submitted against the Palkisvaara wind power master plan. At the request of the Administrative Court of Northern Finland, the municipal government has decided to issue statements on four appeals concerning zoning. The case continues in the administrative court. More information is available at: http://sodankyla.ktweb.fi/ The development of the Palkisvaara wind farm project continues normally.
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The master plan for the Palkisvaara wind power section was approved by Sodankylä Municipal Council
Sodankylä Municipal Council approved the master plan for Tuulikolmio's Palkisvaarantu wind power section at its meeting held on 12 November 2015. It was decided to deal with the Palkisvaara-Kannusvaara project in two parts, and Kannusvaara's part will be discussed by the municipal government and council later. The plan proposal proposes 21 wind power plants in the Palkisvaara area and 13 power plants in Kannusvaara. The next turn in the case of Palkisvaara is a 30-day appeal period and the submission of building permit applications.
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Construction work on the mast fabric has started
Construction of the Mastokangas wind farm has begun. The development of the wind farm is progressing in stages. During 2020, road construction work will be completed and the construction of the rest of the wind farm's infrastructure will begin. During 2021, the installation and start-up of wind turbines will be carried out. The connection to the network will be completed by the beginning of 2022. The Wind Triangle began partnership negotiations for the development phase of the project in 2018, and German developer Aquila Capital was selected as the partner. Aquila Capital is a leader…
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Geotechnical studies begin with Mastokangas
We are starting geotechnical studies in the Mastokangas project area. The work is carried out by Keski-Suomen Betonirakenne Oy. The research is particularly focused on turbine construction sites.
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Mastmangas 230 m building permits in progress
In the Mastokangas wind farm project, a 20 m increase to the maximum height of wind turbines has been applied for by a municipal deviation. The wind farm will then be built with 230 m high turbines. Complaints about municipal deviations have been submitted to the Administrative Court of Northern Finland, by whose decision the appeals have been rejected in respect of 11 turbines and the deviations are then final. We are awaiting a decision on 3 turbines next autumn. The construction permit for the substation is also final.