Pirttikoski — 131 MW Hydroelectric

Pirttikoski is a 131 MW hydroelectric power plant located in Finland, operated by Kemijoki Oy. The facility was commissioned in an unspecified year and generates electricity using the flow of water.

It ranks as the 3rd largest hydro plant in Finland, which has a total of 95 hydro plants with a combined capacity of 2,382 MW. With 131 MW, Pirttikoski represents approximately 5.5% of the country’s total hydro capacity. The largest hydro plant in Finland, Imatra, has a capacity of 192 MW, making Pirttikoski about 68% the size of this facility.

Hydropower is a significant part of Finland’s energy mix, accounting for about 30% of total electricity generation. The Pirttikoski plant utilizes the abundant water resources in the region, aligning with Finland’s commitment to sustainable energy. It is located approximately 100 km north of Rovaniemi in the Lapland region.