UPM Energy invests in an ultracapacitor at Kuusankoski for balancing the grid
(UPM Energy, Helsinki, 8 August, 2024, 15:00 EEST) – UPM Energy makes the second phase investment in its innovative ultracapacitor project, which will further strengthen the ability of hydropower to balance the grid. The new installation will be located next to the Kuusankoski hydropower plant and is expected to be operational by summer 2025.
[Kuusankoski hydropower plant]
The system was successfully piloted at the Katerma hydropower site in 2022 and the concept is now being replicated at