Kuopion Energia
Biomass Electric Power GenerationCentral Finland, Finland51-200 Employees
Kuopion Energia is a regional energy service provider based in Central Finland, concentrating on biomass-fired electric power generation and district heating. The company operates a combined heat and power plant at Haapaniemen to produce electricity and district heating, supplemented by biogas at Pitkälahdessa, and relies mainly on locally sourced fuels from northern Savonia to support local jobs and regional well-being. Its subsidiary, Kuopion Sähköverkko Oy, is responsible for electricity transmission, indicating a vertically integrated approach to energy delivery. With a workforce in the hundreds, the organization positions itself within the biomass and modern energy services sector, emphasizing reliable, competitive energy solutions while upholding environmental and workforce responsibilities. In addition to its core operations, Kuopion Energia has indicated expansion activity in Kuopio and has engaged in environmental planning activities related to potential new projects such as a small nuclear plant for district heating, reflecting its ongoing development within the energy landscape of the region.