Rahkakuru
The Rahkakuru project is located in Merijärvi and Oulainen municipalities, the project consist of 25 wind turbines.
Short-Facts
- Municipalities: Merijärvi and Oulainen
- Number of WTGs: 25
- Total height: 300 m
EIA and LUP plan for contribution for Rahkakuru to be available for viewing
The Rahkakuru wind farm's Environmental Impact Assessment Program (EIA) and the plan for contribution of the land use plan (LUP) of the wind farm will be made available for viewing between April 10 and May 10, 2024.
The material of the environmental impact assessment procedure (EIA) can be found on the website of Finland`s environmental administration at Rahkakurun tuulivoimahanke, Merijärvi, Oulainen (ymparisto.fi)
The city of Oulainen approved the land use plan proposal
At its meeting on October 18, 2023, the Oulainen city council has approved the land use plan proposal for the Rahkakuru wind farm.
The municipality of Merijärvi approved the land use plan proposal
At its meeting on June 6, 2023, the Merijärvi municipal council has approved the land use plan proposal for the Rahkakuru wind farm. According to the proposal it is possible to place a maximum of 25 wind turbines in the area.