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More precise control of the discharged volume of water at the Raasakka hydropower plant on the Iijoki river introduces significant energy savings for PVO-Vesivoima.

The Fishheart fishway at PVO-Vesivoima Oy’s Raasakka power plant on the Iijoki River has proved attractive for fish. So far, 112 individual salmon and trout, as well as many other fish species such as river lampreys, have used the…

The modernisation works of the stator of the Raasakka hydropower plant’s second generating unit have begun on the Iijoki river. The investment will strengthen the power plant’s reliable production and control capabilities and is a p…

The Board of Kymin Voima Oy has appointed Kaj Råtts, Manager, Production Asset Management of Pohjolan Voima Oyj, Managing Director of Kymin Voima Oy as of 1 November 2023. The current Managing Director of Kymin Voima will retire at…

Markus Pyykönen, M. Sc. (Eng.), has been appointed Production Development Manager of Pohjolan Voima Oyj. Pyykönen will start in the new position on 1 September 2023. As Production Development Manager Pyykönen will be responsible…

Operating in the Kaanaa industrial area in Pori, Porin Prosessivoima Oy will start the construction of a heat recovery plant in connection with its biofuel plant in the autumn of 2023. The plant will generate district heat from the…

To celebrate its 80th anniversary, Pohjolan Voima had an open day at the Jumisko hydropower plant in Kemijärvi on Thursday, 29 June 2023. Modern hydropower reconciles electricity production with the needs of nature and people.

Modern hydropower is an essential part oh the nordic electricity system. Modern hydropower involves developing new innovations that are actively used in production. Moden hydropower is a responsible choice for both the environment a…

In June, Natural Resources Institute Finland (Luke) investigates the functionality of a downstream migration route for salmon fry near the Haapakoski hydropower plant on the Iijoki river. The monitoring area also covers the area ups…

Pohjolan Voima Oyj’s EUR 125 million, five-year bond issued in June, 2018 and listed in Nasdaq Helsinki Ltd. Stock Exchange, matured on 8 June, 2023. The bond was repaid according to loan terms with bilateral bank loans totaling E…