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Manufacture your future green batteries in Vaasa

Vaasa has the best ecosystem for a future green battery industry

Vaasa is known for its energy cluster and is the most innovative region in Finland. Energy technology and global business are especially strong in our city.

One of the most important drivers is climate change. In Vaasa we are working together to minimize CO₂ emissions and taking steps towards a more intelligent and more sustainable future.

In the Vaasa region, you will find strong expertise in decentralised energy production and energy use solutions.
Vaasa offers opportunities for the production of emission-free products.

“In Vaasa we aim to be a
carbon neutral city by 202x.”

Great need for green batteries in the region

The companies in Vaasa, such as ABB, Hitachi ABB Power Grids, Wärtsilä, Danfoss and Yaskawa,
are all using batteries and energy storage in their applications.

Energy Cluster

Energy Expertise

Vaasa is home to the biggest energy technology cluster in the Nordic countries.

A global player

Our playground is the whole world – our technologies are present in the electricity grid of every country in the world.

Well-educated workforce

In proportion to its population, Vaasa is Finland’s largest city of higher education. Energy education plays a major role in this.

Easy access and logistics

With seamless connections by land, sea and air, Vaasa is an attractive location for doing business.

Business-friendly culture

The 7 largest development projects in the region are worth €1 billion, of which the city of Vaasa has invested €150 million.

Green sustainable energy

Your factory can be powered by 100% renewable energy.

Battery Minerals in Finland

Local supply of key minerals, like lithium and cobalt.

Dedicated location for batteries

Giga-Size industrial area dedicated for battery value chain manufacturing.