Mertaniemi 1 ja 2 — 102 MW Other

Mertaniemi 1 ja 2 is a 102 MW power plant located in Finland, operated by Lappeenrannan Lämpövoima Oy. It utilizes other fuels, with gas as a secondary source, contributing to Finland’s diverse energy generation.

This facility ranks as the largest among the four other plants in Finland. With a capacity of 102 MW, it represents 36.11% of Finland’s total other capacity of 282 MW. Finland has 4 other plants with a combined capacity of 282 MW. Mertaniemi 1 ja 2 is equal in size to the largest other plant in Finland, which is itself at 102 MW.

Other fuels are becoming increasingly important in Finland’s energy landscape, accounting for approximately 2.4% of total electricity generation. The country’s focus on reducing carbon emissions supports the development of varied energy sources. Mertaniemi 1 ja 2 is located in the southeastern region of Finland, approximately 200 km from Helsinki in South Karelia.