Local Collaboration and Impact

Sweden needs to expand renewable energy rapidly to enable the green transition, safeguard existing jobs, and attract new industries. Land-based wind and solar power are the fastest and most cost-effective solutions — developed without financial subsidies.

Local power production improves access to electricity and reduces dependency on the transmission grid, providing greater security and predictability for local businesses.

Beyond supporting industry, Rasslaberget Wind will also bring economic benefits to the municipality and surrounding communities. In line with the Swedish government’s “Value of Wind” proposal, municipalities may receive compensation equivalent to the property tax value of the wind turbines.

For a project with 16 turbines, this could amount to an average of SEK 3.2 million per year over the first decade – and up to SEK 65 million over 30 years.

In addition, local communities may receive between 0.25–0.5% of annual electricity revenues in the form of a community contribution, equal to roughly SEK 600,000–800,000 per year.

Residents living near the wind farm would also be entitled to compensation under the same proposal. The amount depends on the distance to the two nearest turbines:

• Within ~1,000 m: around SEK 25,000 per year

• Within ~1,500 m: around SEK 19,000 per year

• Within ~2,000 m: around SEK 12,000 per year

Each household may receive compensation for up to two turbines.