In total, 20 wind turbines will produce about 300 gigawatt hours of electricity per year, which corresponds to approximately the annual consumption of 44,000 households. The first agreements were signed back in 2010, but the road to the park being commissioned has been a long one. There have been appeals, economic fluctuations in the market, change of ownership and a pandemic.
"It's been 13 years since my parents signed the first agreement, then I renewed it a few years ago," says Pontus Norrman.
Right now, the agreement means a significant source of income each year for him, something that helps him run the farm when interest rates and electricity costs have increased.
In the clip you hear him talk more about how he views the wind farm in Knohult.
Inauguration in community centre
Opposition to the establishment of wind farms is often great from residents in the immediate area. Concerns about noise, shading and disturbing light are often highlighted as problems. Christina Hillforth, development manager in the Nordic region at NTR, says that when it comes to shading, they always try to ensure that the works are turned off at the times of the day and year that shading may occur.
When it comes to the warning light on wind turbines, she and the industry would like to see that in future they only need to be running when there are aircraft nearby. This, she believes, would reduce the distraction.
According to an agreement, NTR allocates money every year, so-called village funds, which the municipalities of Aneby and Jönköping may allocate to various local projects in the district.
"This year, SEK 360,000 will go to eleven projects.
Some projects will be presented during the afternoon's inauguration in Bälaryds bygdegård where there will also be refreshments, entertainment and panel discussions. There will also be the opportunity for a tour of the wind farms.