Egen energiproduksjon med solcellepaneler

Et 360 kilowatt peak-kraftverk bestående av 930 solcellepaneler vil bli satt i drift på taket av Sastamala-fabrikken i løpet av våren.

The kilowatt peak indicates the peak power output of the solar panels. The solar power plant will generate almost 300 000 kWh per year. This emission-free energy could be used to drive 1.5 million kilometres in an electric car. On the other hand, the resulting emissions reduction is equivalent to the annual emissions of 45 households in the average Finnish household.

– The solar power plant covers about 15 % of the company's total energy needs. On the best days of the summer and on summer weekends, the plant generates more electricity than it needs, and the surplus is sold to the energy company, says Eero Kaaja.


Towards carbon neutrality in operations

Energy saving measures reduce operating costs and are also an integral part of the company's environmental objectives. Lojer aims to achieve carbon neutrality in its operations by 2035. All electricity used by Lojer has been carbon neutral since 2011.

– We actively develop our operations and contribute to society's goals to reduce energy use, for example by participating in the 'Down A Degree' energy saving campaign. At Lojer, energy efficiency, clean water saving, improved waste management and sustainable use of resources are important ways to reduce our carbon footprint and achieve carbon neutrality, says Eero Kaaja.