UPM Energy's subsidiary UPM Wind West is developing a wind farm in the Kataja area of Kinnula, with co-located battery. The project's planning area is located approximately 15 km south of the center of Kinnula, west of Markokylä. 9–15 wind turbines will be positioned in the forest area that is mainly owned by UPM. Total production capacity could be approximately 70–150 MW.
Kataja - Kinnula
Technology
Wind power, battery
Status
Under development
Size/ no of turbines
9 - 15 turbines
Capacity
70 - 150 MW
Project completion
~20%
Phases
Studies
Land Use Planning
EIA
Permits
Investment Decision
OAS = participation and evaluation plan
EIA = YVA
Kataja
News and events:
- LUP signed with the municipality
Upcoming public events
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Q1-Q2/2025 (March/April): EIA Program
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Q4/2025 EIA Report
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Q2/2026 LUP Proposal
Contacts:
Project development, investment decision, land use, agreements
Michael Pfleger
Manager, Wind Business Development
michael.pfleger@upm.com
Project development, communications, public meetings
Tarja Pennanen
Manager, Communications
+358204150891
tarja.pennanen@upm.com
Project development consultant: studies, project phases: EIA, ym.
Etha Oy: Sonja Telkki
Permitting Engineer
+358 44 711 4988
sonja.telkki@etha-consultancy.com