The City of Pori, the Port of Pori, and Tahkoluoto Offshore have signed a memorandum of understanding aimed at developing the Pori Offshore Wind Hub.

The collaboration will define the role of the Hub as the primary logistics and pre-installation base for the Tahkoluoto Offshore Wind Farm Extension project.

The 42-megawatt Tahkoluoto, the world's first offshore wind energy farm erected in freezing waters and operational since 2017, will see the addition of 40 turbines of 15-20MW capacity in 2027-29.

To that end, the memorandum provides a two-year time frame for implementing the necessary infrastructural investments in the port area.

"This agreement emphasizes joint development: we are sharing knowledge to support the planning and implementation of both port infrastructure and logistics. Resource optimization is also key - our collaboration ensures that all necessary resources and functions required for the project are available," said Lauri Kilkku, Executive Director of the City of Pori.

Managing Director of Tahkoluoto Offshore, Toni Sulameri, also commented, "The Pori Offshore Wind Hub offers a significant advantage for the Tahkoluoto Offshore Wind Farm Extension project. It is unique to have a logistics hub located so close to the construction site of an offshore wind farm. This project supports cost-effective solutions and the development of market-based offshore wind power."

The Pori Offshore Wind Hub currently focuses on pre-installation and maintenance services for wind turbines.

Photo: Tahkoluoto Offshore