Meriaura Group Plc
Press release 23 April 2025 at 12.00 a.m. (CEST)
Meriaura Energy to implement a smart solar-based electricity and heat network for a new residential area in Skogby, Raasepori
Skogby Strand Ab has initiated a renewable energy investment program for a new residential area planned on the site of the old sawmill in Skogby. The self-sufficient electricity system, based on smart solar energy and batteries, as well as the district heating network, based on solar thermal energy and heat storage, will be provided by Meriaura Energy Oy and Rasol Oy.
The first phase, which will be implemented during spring 2025, includes a system with over 50 kWp PV solar power plant combined with a 100 kWh battery storage, which will supply energy to six existing consumption sites in the area, including industrial sites such as the port and a boat repair workshop. The smart control system optimizes the charging and discharging of the battery, anticipates energy needs, and adapts to electricity consumption fluctuations. The system can also operate in the reserve market to maintain the stability and balance of the electricity system. The system can be expanded to new residential buildings in the Skogby Strand area. “This order is a small step for the company, but a giant leap for the development of our new business area, the smart energy production and storage,” says Jussi Mälkiä, CEO of Meriaura Group.
Finland’s largest solar thermal plant and flexible heat storage
The energy system planned for Skogby Strand also includes a smart heat network connected to electricity grid. The complex will include Finland’s largest solar thermal plant, which will produce approximately 200 MWh of heat per year, a flexible heat pump plant that connects the electricity and heat networks, and a thermal storage that enables the production of smart heat with minimum emissions when it is most cost-effective and low-emission.
The value of the first phase of the investment is about 250,000 euros, and upon completion, the total investment is expected to be around 1.5 – 2 million euros.
“The new residential area to be implemented in Skogby is an innovative and modern example of how electricity and heat can be produced locally in a carbon-neutral, flexible, and decentralized manner,” says Antti Lilleberg, CEO of Meriaura Energy. “The energy self-sufficiency of residential areas meets the needs of the modern world, providing security, cost savings, and meeting carbon neutrality aspirations.”
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Meriaura Group Plc
Jussi Mälkiä, CEO
Tel. +358 400 785 489
Email: jussi.malkia@meriaura.com
Meriaura Group Plc in brief
Meriaura Group Plc has two business areas: Marine Logistics and Renewable Energy.
Meriaura Oy, which engages in the Marine Logistics business, is a major provider of transport for bulk cargo and demanding project deliveries in Northern Europe, especially in the Baltic Sea and North Sea regions. The company provides its customers with competitive low-emission marine transport services, which are based on long-term affreightment agreements, a modern fleet and the active development of operational sustainability. In addition, Meriaura has a strong market position as a marine transport provider in renewable energy construction projects.
The Marine Logistics business also includes VG-EcoFuel Oy, which produces biofuels from bio-oils and recycled oils generated as industrial by-products.
The Renewable Energy business focuses on comprehensive clean energy solutions. Meriaura Energy Oy designs and delivers clean energy production systems as comprehensive deliveries for industry and district heat production. Energy production is built around large-scale solar thermal systems implemented using high-performance solar thermal collectors manufactured by the company. The Renewable Energy business also includes Rasol Oy, which provides high-quality solar power systems for buildings, businesses and solar parks.
Meriaura Group’s shares are listed on Nasdaq First North Growth Market Sweden under the symbol MERIS and on Nasdaq First North Growth Market Finland under the symbol MERIH.
www.meriauragroup.com
The company’s Certified Adviser is Augment Partners AB, info@augment.se, tel. +46 8-604 22 55.
