Nala Renewables has started construction of a 50-megawatt/100-megawatt-hour battery energy storage system (BESS) in Kauhava, marking its first project in Finland and a new step in the company’s European expansion.
The project is being delivered by Sungrow and KSBR, with long-term financing provided by Société Générale. Sungrow will supply twenty-two 5MWh units of its PowerTitan 2.0 BESS system for the facility.
Once operational at the end of 2026, the battery storage site will support Trafigura’s European energy trading business by providing flexible capacity to strengthen Finland’s electricity grid. Nala Renewables is a joint venture between commodity trader Trafigura and funds managed by IFM Investors.
“We are delighted to be breaking ground on Nala’s first project in Finland, which we see as a strategically important market for BESS in Europe,” said Mike O’Neill, chief executive of Nala Renewables. “We are especially pleased to involve Trafigura’s energy trading business in the project, supporting a more resilient and flexible grid in Finland.”
O’Neill added that the Kauhava project “is using market leading technology to accelerate the transition to clean energy in Finland – contributing to reserve markets and featuring grid-forming capabilities that enhance overall network stability.”
James Li, director of energy storage systems at Sungrow Europe, said the partnership underlines shared ambitions to advance renewable energy infrastructure in the region. “We are truly delighted by the trust that Nala Renewables has placed in Sungrow for this landmark project in Finland,” he said. “This collaboration reflects our shared commitment to advancing energy storage innovation in Europe.”
Janne Kananen, director of energy and civil construction at KSBR, said the company welcomed the opportunity to work on Nala’s entry into the Finnish market. “We are proud to support Nala Renewables in expanding their operations to Finland and appreciate the confidence they have shown in KSBR by selecting us to deliver their first BESS project in the country,” Kananen said.
The project is part of Nala Renewables’ broader strategy to expand its renewable and energy storage portfolio across Europe, with the aim of enhancing grid stability and contributing to the region’s clean energy transition.
