New Fortum batteries enhance renewable energy capacity
FORTUM CORPORATION PRESS RELEASE 16 May 2019 Fortum has boosted its hydropower plant at Forshuvud through an innovative combination of hydroelectric power and a large set of lithium ion batteries. This innovation means hydropower in the Nordic region becomes an even more reliable and powerful asset in building the future renewable energy system. The batteries will also help reduce the risks of network disturbances as well as reduce wear and tear on the hydropower plant. Fortum has activated its previously announced batteries at the Forshuvud hydropower plant located near Borlänge and