K2M engaged by Encavis as Owner’s Engineer for Illevaara wind farm in Finland

K2M provides technical insight and oversight for final stage of construction phase of 30MW Illevaara onshore wind farm in Finland.

K2 Management (K2M), a leading global renewable energy engineering and project management consultancy, has been selected by prominent European Independent Power Producer (IPP) Encavis AG (Encavis), to facilitate the successful operation of the Illevaara onshore wind farm in Finland.  

The 30MW wind farm, located in the Kainuu region of Finland, has already been connected to the grid and is anticipated to generate 98 GWh of clean electricity annually. Situated in a remote area with a challenging climate, where temperatures can drop below minus 30 degrees Celsius, the project includes state-of-the art, high-capacity turbines - featuring 5 of one of the largest onshore wind models manufactured by Vestas; the V162-6.0 MW.  

K2 Management has been appointed as the Owner’s Engineer under the Turnkey Installation Agreement (TIA) and Turbine Supply Agreement (TSA) to oversee the final stage of construction. The scope of work involves managing the takeover processes and ensuring a seamless transition to the operation phase by providing technical expertise and guidance, while coordinating with various stakeholders. K2 Management’s role as Owner’s Engineer began in January 2024 and is expected to continue until September this year.  

Cristina Fernández, European Sales Director, at K2M said: “Onshore wind is making a meaningful contribution to Finland’s energy transition, but bringing online projects in remote regions with harsh weather conditions continues to pose unique challenges for developers and operators, particularly as the next generation of larger turbines come into play. The Encavis team has proven itself highly adept at managing these risks across its Nordic portfolio and we are proud to be able to play a part in that at Illevaara.” 

Mario Schirru, CIO/COO of Encavis AG, said: “Having invested into now a second wind farm in Finland, we are dedicated in continuing this momentum as the country works to significantly increase its wind power capacity, which is expected to generate about 100 terawatt hours (TWh) of annual onshore wind by 2040. The acquisition of the Illevaara wind farm last year contributed to acquiring 1 TWh of additional renewable electricity production in 2023 as part of ENCAVIS’ Accelerated Growth Strategy 2027, and we’re excited to enter the final phase of this project.”  

He added: “K2M has supported us with the acquisition Due Diligence for the Illevaara project and is continuing this during the construction phase bringing extensive experience from global markets to navigate the challenging climate conditions of the region. Technical insights in this highly specialised area have been instrumental in ensuring the project’s smooth execution and we are glad to have them on board.”  

For over a decade, K2 Management has been proudly supporting customers in delivering numerous projects in Finland as their trusted Owner’s Engineer. 

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