Enersense has been chosen as the main contractor of the Mörknässkogen wind farm
Enersense International Plc
Press release 4 April 2022 at 11:15 a.m.
A subsidiary of Enersense International Plc, a provider of zero-emission energy solutions, Enersense PN Oy, which operates in the business area of Power, has signed an agreement with Low Carbon, a UK renewable energy company, for construction of a wind farm in Mörknässkogen, Vöyri. This is Low Carbon's first wind power investment in Finland.
The wind farm in Mörknässkogen consists of five power plants and the construction begins in summer 2022. The project will be completed by the autumn of 2023 according to plans. Enersense will provide construction of the wind farm’s roads and platforms, foundations, internal network as well as a substation as a turnkey delivery. Contract value is approximately 7 million euros.
John Isherwood, Managing Director, Low Carbon:
“We are delighted to achieve financial close on the Mörknässkogen wind project, underlining Low Carbon’s ability to effectively direct capital into renewable energy infrastructure at scale. We chose to work with Enersense as they were able to demonstrate substantial experience and a strong understanding of constructing wind farms and we are looking forward to working together to deliver our first asset in Finland.”
Juha Silvola, EVP, Power in Enersense International Plc:
”Mörknässogen is an important project to us in the growing Finnish wind power market. We are proud of that Low Carbon decided to select us as the main contractor for their first wind power investment in Finland.”
About Low Carbon
Low Carbon is a leading renewable energy investment and asset management platform committed to the development and operation of renewable energy at scale. Low Carbon invests into both renewable energy developers and projects across a range of renewable energy technologies including solar PV, wind, energy storage, waste-to-energy and energy efficiency. Low Carbon, a certified B Corp, has a proven track record in the development, construction, financing and management of renewable energy assets and remains involved in the projects for the long term with a dedicated asset management team that manages assets on balance sheet and for third parties. With a significant international renewable energy pipeline in development, Low Carbon are well-positioned to capitalise on opportunities as the need for renewable energy and energy security increases. www.lowcarbon.com
More information:
Jussi Holopainen, CEO
Tel. +358 44 517 4543
Email: jussi.holopainen@enersense.com
Media contacts:
Tommi Manninen, SVP, Communications and Public Affairs
Tel. +358 40 043 7515
Email: tommi.manninen@enersense.com
Enersense in brief:
Enersense International Plc is a provider of zero-emission energy solutions. The company is strongly involved in supporting the ongoing energy transition and enabling a zero-emission society. The Enersense Group’s turnover in 2021 was around EUR 239 million. The company has around 2,000 employees, and it operates in Finland and internationally in around 40 countries. Enersense’s share is quoted on the Nasdaq Helsinki (ESENSE). The company provides information for investors at www.enersense.com/investors.