UPM Energy increases the production capacity of its Kuusankoski hydro power plant through extensive renovation and modernization
(UPM Energy, Helsinki, Finland, 31 January 2019 at 08:45 EET) - UPM Energy increases the production capacity of its Kuusankoski hydro power plant through an extensive renovation and modernization project during 2019-2022. The efficiency of the plant will increase by six percentage points to 94% and turbine capacity by 19% to about 37 MW. The average annual electricity production is estimated to increase from the current 180 GWh to 195 GWh. The project will be carried out one turbine-generation unit at the time so, that the works are not estimated to impact the plant's normal energy
Heinon Tukku, a nationwide-full service wholesaler, has deployed a biogas-fueled truck since the beginning of the year. Low-emission, renewable biogas is made from biodegradable waste and sewage sludge feedstock, for example. Last year for the first time, the European Commission proposed binding CO2 emissions targets for heavy-duty vehicles. According to energy company Gasum, increasing use of biogas-fueled delivery vehicles would lead to significant carbon emission reductions.Foodservice wholesaler Heinon Tukku, a 120-year-old Finnish family firm operating nationwide, has added a biogas-
