Developing Municipal Capabilities for Green Transition Investments
The aim of the project is to support municipalities in the Satakunta region in preparing investments related to the green transition and to promote the implementation of such investments in Satakunta. The project includes experimental pilot activities carried out together with municipalities to develop the investment environment. Based on these pilots, information will be produced for municipalities and stakeholders on the conditions, measures, and requirements related to preparing green transition investments.
The project supports the development of Satakunta’s vitality and attractiveness by accelerating the green transition and promoting the renewal and sustainable growth of key sectors such as the bioeconomy and circular economy, energy, and battery and technology metal clusters.
The project is implemented with Regional Innovations and Experiments (AIKO) funding granted by the Regional Council of Satakunta. The project implementation period is from 1 February 2023 to 31 December 2025.
Implemented Development Pilots
Mapping Industrial-Scale Solar Energy Areas in Pori
Implementation period: 2/2023–8/2023
Partners: Pori & FCG Finnish Consulting Group Oy
Description: The objective was to identify sites within the City of Pori that have potential for industrial-scale solar energy production (over 50 hectares) based on techno-economic and land-use planning assessments. At the same time, criteria for evaluating the areas were defined. The results are utilized in land-use planning preparations by the City of Pori and in negotiations with potential project developers.
Suitability of Rauma’s Investment Environment and Industrial Infrastructure for Hydrogen & P2X Value Chain Investments
Implementation period: 5/2023–3/2024
Partners: Rauma, Rauman Energia Oy, UPM Communication Papers Oy, Ilmatar Energy Oy & Rejlers Finland Oy
Description: The objective was to identify and describe the key advantages and strengths of Rauma’s investment environment for hydrogen and Power-to-X (P2X) value chain production facilities. The study also examined the essential conditions related to facility location, the availability of hydrogen and P2X raw materials, demand for end products and side products in the Rauma region, and the most potential location alternatives. The study improves the City of Rauma’s readiness to discuss related investments with potential investors and provides guidelines for developing the investment environment.
Download the report (In Finnish): Selvitys Rauman investointiympäristön ja teollisen infrastruktuurin soveltuvuudesta vety- & P2X-arvoketjun investoinneille
Suitability and Competitiveness of the Pirunkynsi Area for Green Transition Investments
Implementation period: 2/2024–
Partners: Ulvila, Ulvila Water Utility, Pori Energia Oy & Suomen Teollisuuden Energiapalvelut - STEP Oy
Description: The City of Ulvila is examining the prerequisites for developing and zoning the Pirunkynsi area for green transition industries. The pilot project includes a preliminary suitability and competitiveness assessment for different types of green transition industrial facilities and evaluates the potential of the Pirunkynsi area as a location for green transition industry investments.
Satakunta Green Transition Industrial Area Mapping 2025
Implementation period: 3/2025–
Partners: Cities and municipalities in Satakunta
Description: The project maps green transition industrial areas in Satakunta and prepares presentation cards for selected sites. The cards present essential information for green transition investments, including the size, location, zoning status, and infrastructure of the industrial areas. The results of the mapping will be compiled into a presentation that can be jointly utilized by different stakeholders after the project.