Solinvest Oy is expanding its operations in Mikkeli. The company has secured a plot from the City of Mikkeli to develop a new solar power plant. The reservation right covers an area of 57.7 hectares at Viitakangas, located in the Ropolansuo area of Haukivuori.
The company also holds a lease for an eight-hectare area in Ristiina, where a solar power plant and battery storage units will be constructed over the coming year.
A public tender was held for the Viitakangas land reservation in the Ropolansuo area of Haukivuori. On 15 October 2024, the City of Mikkeli decided to grant Solinvest Oy the reservation rights for the planning and implementation of the solar power plant.
The reservation period is 12 months, which may be extended for an additional nine months with a separate notification. A 45-year land lease agreement will be drawn up during the reservation period, during which the land rent will also be reviewed. The holder of the reservation rights is entitled to conduct surveys on the area’s environment, buildability, and other conditions. The costs of these surveys are the responsibility of the reserving party. The project requires a planning requirement decision due to the lack of a general or detailed plan for the reserved area.
The City of Mikkeli and development company Miksei are strongly committed to promoting green transition and renewable energy projects, as society increasingly electrifies.
“It is important that we can meet the challenge of the green transition by creating opportunities for renewable energy projects in Mikkeli. It seems that significant solar energy production areas are being established in Northern Mikkeli and Haukivuori,” says Topiantti Äikäs, Director of Land Use and Urban Planning for the City of Mikkeli.
According to the city, Solinvest Oy has demonstrated potential in planning and executing renewable energy projects through their project in Ristiina.
“Solinvest has good expertise in renewable energy production. The company is doing the right things and has a responsible approach to implementing green transition projects,” Äikäs adds.
Solinvest Oy became interested in the Ropolansuo area through their project in Ristiina. The company’s goal is to establish long-term partnerships in the Mikkeli region.
“Effective collaboration with local stakeholders facilitates the development of our business,” says Miika Korsman, Development Director at Solinvest.
The company values the preliminary surveys conducted in Mikkeli, which have identified suitable areas for solar power plants.
“It is beneficial that a solar power plant and battery storage can be located in an area not suitable for other uses,” Korsman emphasises.
Solinvest Oy is planning to develop a solar power plant and battery storage in the Ropolansuo area on a much larger scale than in Ristiina.
“The use of the area will be maximised, but the scale will be determined after further investigations,” Korsman confirms.
Further information
Solinvest Oy
Miika Korsman
Development Director
miika.korsman@solacur.com
Tel: +358 400 200 885
City of Mikkeli
Topiantti Äikäs
Director of Land Use and Urban Planning
topiantti.aikas@mikkeli.fi
Tel: +358 40 129 5152
Solinvest Oy is a pioneer in renewable energy and energy innovation, specialising in the development of solar power plants and battery storage projects. The company is continuously seeking areas and projects suitable for long-term investments that offer stable returns.
By combining solar energy and battery storage, Solinvest Oy is creating sustainable solutions and building a future where energy is clean, efficient, and intelligently managed, together with its partners.
Mikkeli Development Miksei Ltd creates vitality in the Mikkeli region by supporting business, tourism, and the development of the operational environment. Miksei serves 1,200 business clients annually and offers comprehensive support for companies looking to establish operations in Mikkeli. Miksei employs 40 experts across various fields. Read more at: mikseimikkeli.fi.
Miksei implements the “Promotion of Investments in South Savo” project, co-funded by the European Union. The project aims to attract and promote investments in the South Savo region. The funding has been granted by the Regional Council of South Savo.
