Virrat Tuuramäki

The area is planned to have a wind power park with 16 turbines and a maximum of 387 hectares of solar energy production area. The planning boundaries, turbine placements, and the total number of turbines will be refined during the planning process, taking into account studies, statements, opinions, and stakeholder discussions.

Current situation 

The partial master plan process is underway for the Tuuramäki project. The environmental impact assessment process (EIA) has been completed.

Planning 

The partial master planning for Tuuramäki started when the Virrat city council approved Ilmatar’s planning initiative in the summer of 2022. The participation and evaluation plan for the Tuuramäki wind and solar power project was available in the summer of 2023, and the draft plan in the summer of 2024. During the public display period, a public meeting was held. The draft plan will be available for public display according to the preliminary schedule in the summer of 2025. The Virrat city council is expected to decide on the approval of the plan in early 2026. Based on the plan, construction permits will be applied for.

EIA procedure 

The EIA procedure for the project has been completed. The Pirkanmaa ELY Centre, which acted as the contact authority for the project, gave its reasoned conclusion in October 2024.

Latest updates

The partial master plan proposal for the Tuuramäki wind and solar power project is being prepared and is expected to be available for public display in the summer of 2025. During the public display period, a public meeting will be held.