Swedish company Modvion introduces a certified wooden wind tower, cutting CO2 emissions and supporting large-scale turbines, marking a breakthrough in renewable energy.
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| Modvion’s certified wooden wind tower cuts emissions and supports large turbines, paving the way for greener, more efficient renewable energy infrastructure. Image: Modvion |
Gothenburg, Sweden — March 15, 2025:
Swedish wood technology company Modvion has unveiled a certified wooden wind tower, promising to redefine large-scale wind energy infrastructure with a more sustainable approach. Designed to support powerful onshore turbines like Vestas’ 6.4 MW V162 model, the tower replaces high-carbon steel and concrete with laminated wood, reducing CO2 emissions while maintaining strength and durability.
The tower has received certification from TÜV SÜD, an international standards body, ensuring its compliance with strict safety and performance regulations. With an estimated lifespan of 35 years, it meets the operational demands of modern wind power while offering a significantly lower environmental footprint.
The project’s validation was announced at the wind tower conference in Munich on February 28, marking a major milestone in the commercialization of wooden wind towers. With regulatory approval in place, Modvion is gearing up for large-scale production, with tower hub heights reaching up to 219 meters. The company aims to make Sweden a key manufacturing hub, strengthening Europe's clean energy supply chain.
Backed by the Swedish Energy Agency, the EU’s Horizon 2020 EIC Accelerator program, and the Västra Götaland Region, Modvion’s innovation highlights the potential of wood as a next-generation material for renewable energy. By replacing conventional materials with engineered wood, the company is driving a shift toward more sustainable, high-performance wind power solutions.
As wind energy plays an increasingly vital role in reducing carbon emissions, Modvion’s wooden towers demonstrate that renewable infrastructure can be both technologically advanced and environmentally responsible. With commercial production on the horizon, the shift toward sustainable wind energy has taken a significant step forward.