Introduction to Helsinki Photovoltaic Energy Storage Company

Is Kivikko the first shared solar project in Finland?

Kivikko plant, thereby, is not the first shared solar project in Finland. In March 2015, Helen completed a 340 kW PV installation in Suvilahti near Helsinki, for the first time offering its customers a possibility to generate solar power without investing in a private PV system.

Is energy storage a viable option in Finland?

This study reviews the status and prospects for energy storage activities in Finland. The adequacy of the reserve market products and balancing capacity in the Finnish energy system are also studied and discussed. The review shows that in recent years, there has been a notable increase in the deployment of energy storage solutions.

Is there an investment subsidy for solar power projects in Finland?

However, several forms of investment subsidy for renewable energy projects including solar power are now provided by the Finnish state. For instance, the so-called “energy aid” provides grants for renewable energy production facilities and research projects related to it. The program is available for companies, municipalities and communities.

Is solar PV too expensive in Finland?

Considered too expensive with a short period of use per year, it had simply not been taken seriously in Finland and most other Nordic nations. The Finnish feed-in tariff system does not apply to electricity generated from solar PV.

Is Kesko Finland's biggest producer of solar power?

All 16 solar installations, operating on the rooftops of the K-Group's stores, combined, produce around 3,6 MWh annually. And Kesko is planning four more solar projects that could make the company Finland's biggest producer and user of solar power.

Which energy storage technologies are being commissioned in Finland?

Currently, utility-scale energy storage technologies that have been commissioned in Finland are limited to BESS (lithium-ion batteries) and TES, mainly TTES and Cavern Thermal Energy Storages (CTES) connected to DH systems.