Tolpanvaara wind farm completed – Fimpec provided Owner’s Engineering services
Enefit Green’s first wind farm in Finland, located in Tolpanvaara, Pudasjärvi, has been completed. The project was characterized by excellent collaboration among all parties involved, with Fimpec providing Owner’s Engineering services.
The Tolpanvaara wind farm was connected to the electrical grid in August 2023, and since then, its 13 wind turbines have been generating electricity for the national grid. Construction works, which began in February 2022, were completed in October 2023 and the wind turbines were handed over to Enefit Green in April 2024.
Lauri-Olavi Siitam, Project Manager at Enefit Green, says that The success of wind farm construction project was greatly supported by the expertise and commitment of Fimpec.
“Their meticulous oversight ensured that the project maintained its high standards of quality and safety. Their role was crucial in managing the design reviews, coordinating with contractors, and steering the project toward its goals. The collaboration between Enefit Green and Fimpec was instrumental in overcoming the challenges of the project, ultimately delivering a project that aligns with our mission to advance the green energy transition.”
Heikki Karjalainen, the Operational Director who led the project at Fimpec, continues that the success was due the experienced stakeholders and the strong cooperation among all parties. The infrastructure contractor for the project was Infra Builders Oy, the turbines were supplied by Nordex Finland Oy, and Metsähallitus was the project developer.
“Smooth cooperation was key to this project. It progressed with a positive spirit and skilled management. It’s also important to highlight the excellent project development work by Metsähallitus, which took into account the unique aspect that the wind farm is located in a reindeer herding area.”
Owner’s Engineering ensured presence
Fimpec was responsible for providing Owner’s Engineering (OE) services for the Tolpanvaara wind farm project. This included managing regulatory tasks, communication, stakeholder engagement, engineering review, schedule tracking, cost management, reporting, site supervision, and safety coordination. During the project, Fimpec was also in charge of supervisory tasks during the installation phase, as well as monitoring and safety coordination. Following the completion of the construction works, Fimpec will continue to handle the warranty period supervision.
Lauri-Olavi Siitam says that Enefit Green decided to use the Owner’s Engineering model for this project to ensure that they had a dedicated owner’s representative on site who could provide continuous oversight and manage the day-to-day complexities of construction.
“This approach allowed us to maintain a strong presence throughout the project, ensuring that our high standards for quality, safety, and sustainability were consistently met. By having a trusted partner on the ground, we could keep the project aligned with our strategic goals and successfully deliver the Tolpanvaara wind farm project.”
Several reasons to cooperate with Fimpec
According to Siitam, there were several reasons for choosing Fimpec as a provider of Owners Engineering services. First and foremost, Fimpec came highly recommended with a strong track record in managing renewable energy projects, particularly in the wind sector.
“Their reputation for delivering high-quality engineering services was a key factor in our decision. Additionally, Fimpec offered a competitive pricing structure that provided excellent value without compromising on the quality of service. Their ability to balance cost-effectiveness with exceptional technical expertise made them the ideal partner for our project. By selecting Fimpec, we were confident that we were entrusting our wind farm to a team that could ensure its success from start to finish.”
Siitam continues that the experiences of working with Fimpec as the Owner’s Engineer for the wind farm project was positive. According to him Fimpec demonstrated a high level of professionalism and technical expertise throughout the Project.
“Fimpec brought invaluable technical expertise and an objective perspective, helping us to navigate challenges and make informed decisions. Their team was proactive in identifying potential challenges and provided practical solutions that kept the project on track. Communication was seamless, and their responsiveness to our needs was commendable.”
“Despite the complexities and unforeseen delays, Fimpec remained committed to maintaining the quality and integrity of the project. Their collaborative approach and dedication to meeting our project goals made them a valuable partner, and we look forward to the possibility of working with them again in the future”, he states.
Fimpec’s Owner’s Engineering services provide a strong foundation for wind farm construction
“From our perspective, this was a project where we could leverage our experience from previous wind power projects and our expertise covering all aspects of wind farm construction,” says Heikki Karjalainen.
Jorma Paananen, Business Unit Director at Fimpec, adds that the Tolpanvaara wind farm is a prime example of how Owner’s Engineering services can facilitate the successful execution of wind and solar power projects.
“It offers clients the most reliable and cost-effective way to carry out these projects. Our OE services allow for effective management of key project elements: budget, schedule, quality, and safety. This is particularly beneficial for international clients, as our services ensure that Finnish regulatory requirements and obligations are met at every stage of the project.”
Enefit Green is one of the leading renewable energy producers and developers in the Baltic Sea region. The company’s shares are listed on the Nasdaq Tallinn Stock Exchange, and it has nearly 64,000 investors. The company operates wind parks in Estonia, Lithuania, and Finland, solar parks in Estonia and Poland, a combined heat and power plant in Estonia using municipal waste as fuel, and a hydroelectric power plant in Estonia. Additionally, the company is developing several wind and solar parks in the mentioned countries. In Finland, the official owner of the Tolpanvaara wind farm is Enefit Green’s Finnish subsidiary, Tolpanvaara Wind Farm Oy.
Tolpanvaara Wind Farm by numbers
A total of
13
wind turbines
Annual production capacity:
250
GWh of green electricity
Construction period:
2022-2024
For more information
Jorma Paananen
Business Unit Director, Clean energy and Infra
PROJECT MANAGEMENT SERVICES
+358 400 347 373
