Outokumpu will be participating in the implementation of a wind park in Tornio, Finland. The company is a shareholder in Rajakiiri Oy, which is specialised in wind power. Rajakiiri has now made an investment decision to build a 30MW wind park in Röyttä, on the sea coast of the Tornio Works site. Outokumpu will receive 20% of the wind power produced by the park. Stainless steel is highly suitable for demanding industrial applications and the production of low-emissions energy. The wind power project helps Outokumpu to evaluate the potential for using the material in wind turbine installations. Offshore installations are a particularly interesting new application area for corrosion-resistant stainless steel. More than 80% of the electrical energy used by Outokumpu originates from low-emission sources. The new wind power project will satisfy about half a percent of the company’s total energy need. As part of its energy strategy, Outokumpu will investigate the possibilities to increase the share of wind power. The wind park will start producing renewable energy at the end of 2010. The amount of electricity generated by the park correlates to the consumption of some 5000 households.
