Finland develops leading energy storage project

Is a battery storage project a good investment in Finland?

It is a very good complement to our renewable project developments in Finland,” says Prot. Antero Reilander comments that while there have been other battery storage projects in Finland, this one is the biggest – by far. Despite the size of the undertaking, the project has proceeded very smoothly indeed.

Is Yllikkälä the biggest battery storage project in Europe?

“Yllikkälä is a key project for our company, being the largest of its kind for us in Europe. It is a very good complement to our renewable project developments in Finland,” says Prot. Antero Reilander comments that while there have been other battery storage projects in Finland, this one is the biggest – by far.

Is Yllikkälä a suitable plot for a Neoen battery storage facility?

Customer Manager Antero Reilander from Fingrid says that Neoen inquired – via a consultant – in October 2019, if there would be suitable plot for battery storage facility somewhere in Finland. “We made a survey of the entire country and quickly focused on Yllikkälä which seemed like a really good fit for Neoen,” Reilander looks back.

Why is Yllikkälä a key project for Neoen?

Following the development of the Hedet and Mutkalampi wind farms, Neoen is making yet another big push in the renewable energy market with the addition of the new battery storage unit. “Yllikkälä is a key project for our company, being the largest of its kind for us in Europe.

Why is Neoen investing in Lappeenranta?

Tuomo Sallinen, Acting Mayor of the City of Lappeenranta, continues: “Neoen’s investment decision is extremely important to Lappeenranta and will support Lappeenranta’s goal to act as a European trailblazer in renewable energy, electricity storage solutions and innovative green electrification business.”