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4 Frequently Asked Questions about “Helsinki 125MW energy storage project”
When will a 125 MW battery energy storage system be commissioned?
The 125 MW battery energy storage system (BESS) in the municipality of Haapajärvi, Finland, is scheduled to be commissioned in 2027. The project was developed by the Finnish company Pohjan Voima. Further acquisitions in battery storage are envisaged.
Will Alpiq buy 125 MW battery storage project in Finland?
Swiss power producer and energy services provider Alpiq announced the acquisition of a 125-MW battery storage project in Finland and said it would make more investments in the European energy storage sector. Illustration of a BESS project by Yann Bay Architectes. Image source:
Why is Alpiq acquiring a 125 MW battery energy storage system?
Lausanne - Alpiq is consistently pursuing its growth strategy in the area of flexible systems in order to pave the way for the energy transition and is acquiring its third and largest battery project to date. The 125 MW battery energy storage system (BESS) in the municipality of Haapajärvi, Finland, is scheduled to be commissioned in 2027.
Where is a large-scale battery based in Finland?
The project was developed by the Finnish company Pohjan Voima, a subsidiary of the Swedish group Arise AB. The large-scale battery in Haapajärvi, which is located around 500 kilometres north of Helsinki, is scheduled to go into operation in 2027.