Valmet will deliver an energy management solution to Alva’s heat production and power plants in Jyväskylä, Finland
Valmet Oyj trade press release, June 12, 2025, at 11.00 a.m. EEST
Valmet is to supply a Valmet DNA Energy Management solution to Alva’s new heat production units, heat accumulators and combined heat and power (CHP) plants, Keljonlahti and Rauhalahti in Jyväskylä, Finland. The new system will be integrated with the plants’ existing Valmet DNA Automation system, ensuring improved performance and reliability. This energy performance solution supports the optimization of energy production planning and helps the customer progress toward more profitable and flexible participation in electricity markets.
The order is included in Valmet’s orders received of the second quarter 2025. The value of the order will not be disclosed. The delivery will be taken over by the customer in spring 2026.
”We chose Valmet because they understood our needs and provided a solution that integrates seamlessly with our existing Valmet DNA Automation System. It also enables secure and versatile connectivity with third-party systems. Valmet’s experience with similar projects strengthened our confidence, and the solution supports our strategy to participate more actively in electricity markets,” says Petri Rantakokko, Energy Manager at Alva.
”It’s great to see how Valmet’s energy performance solutions, specifically the Valmet DNA Energy Management system, can enhance the profitability of our customers' production assets by enabling greater participation in traditional electricity and electricity reserve markets. Our collaboration with Alva demonstrates how the Valmet DNA environment can be upgraded to meet today’s demands quickly, efficiently, and with a strong customer focus,” says Teijo Salonpää, Sales Manager, Automation Systems business line, Valmet.
Delivery’s technical information
The delivery includes the Valmet DNA Energy Management System, which will be integrated with the existing Valmet DNA Automation System. The delivery reinforces Valmet’s position as a pioneer in energy management solutions that enable customers to optimize production and enhance the efficiency of their energy operations.
About the customer
Alva-yhtiöt Oy is a utility company owned by the City of Jyväskylä, Finland. It provides and develops services in district heating, electricity distribution, and water and wastewater management, primarily in Central Finland. Alva focuses on sustainability, responsibility, and the green transition, aiming to offer reliable and environmentally friendly energy and water services solutions.
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For further information, please contact:
Teijo Salonpää, Sales Manager, Advanced Automation Solutions, Automation Systems business line, tel. +358 40 524 2675, email: teijo.salonpaa@valmet.com
Valmet has a global customer base across various process industries. We are a leading global developer and supplier of process technologies, automation, and services for the pulp, paper, and energy industries. With our automation and flow control solutions, we serve an even broader base of process industries. Our more than 19,000 professionals worldwide work close to our customers and are committed to moving our customers’ performance forward – every day.
The company has over 225 years of industrial history and a strong track record in continuous improvement, sustainability, and renewal. Valmet’s net sales in 2024 were approximately EUR 5.4 billion.
Valmet’s shares are listed on the Nasdaq Helsinki, and the head office is in Espoo, Finland.
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