Energy & Climate Change
What about the small reactors?
When people think of nuclear power, they usually think of enormous structures. Few know that there are much more small reactors around than there are big ones.
Fenno People
Procurement anticipates the needs of the Hanhikivi 1 project
The procurement unit helps to ensure that Fennovoima has everything it needs. Procurement will become even more important in the next few years, as the focus of the work switches to Pyhäjoki.
Pyhäjoki & Neighbourhood
Kuvanaiset entrepreneurs show their love of Pyhäjoki
Jaana Hämäläinen and Eila Kultala capture the scenery of the village of Pyhäjoki for posterity with the help of books and handicraft. Their company Kuvanaiset has made customized business gifts for Fennovoima.
Energy & Climate Change
Finland needs a lot of clean electricity
Electrification of transportation can add electricity demand equal to Hanhikivi 1 nuclear reactor’s annual production. Lowering our dependency on imports will also boost the need for clean electricity production.
Pyhäjoki & Neighbourhood
Ollinmäki is coming together one plot at a time
The Ollinmäki business area close to downtown Pyhäjoki is a great area in many respects. The Hanhikivi 1 construction site and the growth potential of the region have attracted new companies to the area.
Project & Construction Site
Project & Construction Site
Plots from Fennovoima business area now available for lease
The plots in the Fennovoima business area on the Hanhikivi peninsula are now available among the plots for sale in Pyhäjoki. The area has been designed for companies serving the Hanhikivi 1 project or its contractors.
Project & Construction Site
This is how the Hanhikivi 1 nuclear power plant will be built
The construction of the nuclear power plant takes much more than even the largest industrial plant projects. Approximately 140 buildings will be constructed in the Hanhikivi 1 plant area.
Project & Construction Site
Preparatory work will continue in the Hanhikivi 1 project
Excavation and blasting works are continuing at the Hanhikivi 1 construction site.
Project & Construction Site
Excellent quality in the nuclear industry
Nuclear industry deliveries are the crown jewels in the reference list of SKM Service from Pattijoki, Finland. For the Hanhikivi 1 construction site, the company has delivered a pumping station.
Pyhäjoki & Neighbourhood
Pyhäjoki & Neighbourhood
What kind of businesses are needed in Pyhäjoki?
The Hanhikivi 1 construction site further boosts the business activities in Pyhäjoki. According to Toni Kippola, chairperson of the local entrepreneur association Pyhäjoen Yrittäjät, there are good opportunities for new entrepreneurs.
Pyhäjoki & Neighbourhood
Letkiä Cloth was born from the love of street dance
The eighties-style products are manufactured in Pyhäjoki, following strict ecological and ethical principles. Milja Salmela, the founder of the company, has also designed stakeholder gifts for Fennovoima.
Pyhäjoki & Neighbourhood
From excessive consumer to ethical entrepreneur
Niina Nuorala from Pyhäjoki is the founder of NIEKO, a company that manufactures durable consumer goods. The entrepreneur has also designed a recycling game.
Pyhäjoki & Neighbourhood
Green printing house turns 10 years old
Fennovoima's stakeholder magazine Fennonen is printed by Botnia Print in Kokkola, where sustainable development is both a fundamental value and a selling point.
Energy & Climate Change
Energy & Climate Change
Clean hydrogen with nuclear
Hydrogen is not just our most common element, but a potential way to store clean energy.
Energy & Climate Change
The role of nuclear power in a changing energy market
According to a persistent myth, nuclear power is only suitable for stable production of “baseload” electricity. However, nuclear power can also be used for load following, meaning it can react and adapt power output according to demand.
Energy & Climate Change
Climate change brought Rauli Partanen into the energy discussion
Rauli Partanen, an energy analyst and author, has noticed that supporters of nuclear power always come to the fore when there is public discussion about the topic. Partanen has been talking and writing about climate and energy for years.
Energy & Climate Change
The long, hard road of stopping climate change
Emissions need to stop increasing so that climate change will stop accelerating. What are all the steps we need to take to get atmospheric CO2 to safer levels?
Fenno People
Fenno People
Hawkeyed Hietala takes care of Fennovoima’s supply chain
Tatu Hietala used to work for Nokia, but he switched his line of work, moved to Pyhäjoki, where he was impressed by Fennovoima’s culture of getting things done together.
Fenno People
My place: Pyhäjoki
Local towns and municipalities are getting ready for the influx of Fennovoima employees. Our video series describes what the everyday life of employees is like at the Hanhikivi 1 construction site, in Pyhäjoki, and in the neighboring areas.
Fenno People
University traineeship led to a job with Fennovoima
Fennovoima offers interesting job opportunities for students in institutes of higher education and people who are just starting with their careers. For Jesse Hakala and Tommi Kujala, a summer job and the writing of a thesis paved the way to a permanent...
Fenno People
Master of Science in Engineering with three homes
Few Finns have homes in three places. Tiina Partanen was intrigued by the interesting job and unique project, and having several homes is convenient for both her work and the leisure arrangements of her entire family.