Onshore wind / Under development

Tuuramäki

Virrat – Finland

Est. 160 MW Total power

Max. 16 Number of turbines

Max. 198 / 323 M Hub height / Tip height

Est. 2029 To be operational

Ilmatar Energy Oy’s project company, Ilmatar Virrat Oy, is planning to build a wind and solar power park in the city of Virrat. The Tuuramäki wind and solar project is located to the west of Seinäjärvi, bordering the Tuuraneva-Sulkueenneva-Isoneva areas in the northwest, near the municipal border between Virrat and Seinäjoki.

The area is planned to host a wind farm with 16 turbines and a solar energy production area of up to 387 hectares.

The planning boundaries, turbine placement, and the total number of turbines will be clarified during the planning process, taking into account studies, statements, opinions, and stakeholder discussions.

The Tuuramäki project can be advanced as a regional-scale project. The area is included in the current Pirkanmaa Regional Plan 2040 and the ongoing draft for the Elonkirjo and Energy phase regional plan.

Current Situation

The Tuuramäki project is currently undergoing a partial master planning process. The Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) process has been completed.

The project has received a favorable statement from the Defence Forces.

Planning

The partial master planning for Tuuramäki started when the City of Virrat’s city board approved Ilmatar’s planning initiative in the summer of 2022. The city board approved the participation and evaluation plan (OAS) for the partial master plan and announced the commencement of the plan in the spring of 2023. The participation and evaluation plan for the Tuuramäki wind project was available for public inspection from May 25 to July 9, 2023. The draft plan was available for public inspection from June 17 to August 16, 2024. During the inspection period, a public meeting was held.

The plan proposal will be made available for inspection according to the preliminary schedule in the summer of 2025. The City of Virrat’s city board is expected to decide on the approval of the plan in early 2026. Based on the plan, building permits will be applied for the project.

EIA Procedure

The EIA process for the project has been completed. Pirkanmaa ELY Centre, which acted as the authority for the project, issued its reasoned decision in October 2024.

Latest Updates

The draft partial master plan for Tuuramäki is being prepared and is expected to be available for inspection in the summer of 2025. A public meeting will also be held during the inspection period.