Radiant cooling and heating systems for Würth’s logistics centre in Riihimäki

Würth, a wholesale supplier of work equipment and other technical products, is expanding and modernising its logistics centre in Riihimäki. More than one hectare of new storage space will be constructed in the two-phase contract. The storage facilities will be cooled and heated with a system manufactured and supplied by Itula. Itula’s panels and other heating and cooling system components are included in first phase of the contract, which lasts until the end of June.

Low-season fares on local buses in Lappeenranta in July

In July, low-season fares will be in effect on local buses in Lappeenranta.

Fully renewable South Karelia modelled – may create 3,000 jobs

An energy system that is fully based on renewable sources is feasible for electricity and heating generation in South Karelia. According to a study conducted at the Lappeenranta University of Technology (LUT), the transition to a renewable energy system could be implemented in the region by 2050 at the latest.

Future exports from resource-wise energy systems

Climate change is shaping our energy systems. New technology solutions that support sustainable development are gaining a foothold around the world while urbanisation is also continuing.

Functional GEF solar power systems

GreenEnergy Finland Oy is the first in Finland to construct a solar wall, which is based on frameless double-glass solar panels and the company’s own product development, as well as a control system based on cloud services. In a solar wall, an ordinary façade is replaced with solar panels, which have decades of service life, and the surface of the wall is used to generate clean solar power.

Functional wall and roof structures; in addition to generating solar power, solar panels form the roof or replace the exterior cladding

Solar power: Summary of the 'Cost-effective solution for companies’ energy demand' event

Fifty plus participants interested in solar energy had gathered at Lappeenranta’s Kehruuhuone on a beautiful sunny morning, to hear about and discuss the ways in which solar power can be utilised by companies.

Metsä Fibre’s Joutseno mill directs its side streams for further processing 

The side streams generated through pulp production are a valuable raw material for new products and reuse. Metsä Fibre has signed agreements with Ekokem and Kekkilä concerning the utilisation of the organic by-products of its pulp production, such as bark sand, in landscaping products and soil improvement.

The Association of Finnish Local and Regional Authorities awarded the city of Lappeenranta for its valuable climate protection work

Bike Week is fun for the whole family

A wide range of cycling-related events for the whole family are organised in Lappeenranta during the national Bike Week, 7–15 May 2016. The Bike Week begins on Saturday the 7h with a huge bicycle parade thatstarts at the Kansalaistori Square at 13.00 and makes its way through the city centre to the seaside by the harbour. The first junior cycling lessons, which run through the summer, will also take place during Bike Week.