Helios Lapinlahti-Alapitkä

Helios Nordic Energy Finland Oy is planning a significant data center development in the Alapitkä area of Lapinlahti, Finland. The project encompasses over 80 hectares and is strategically located near the Alapitkä urban area and Fingrid Oyj's Alapitkä substation. This location benefits from existing zoning for energy supply, with a partial master plan for a solar park already in place. The data center is intended to be connected to the substation and can utilize solar power generated in the area.

The project aims for a target output of approximately 500 MW, building upon a previous deviation permit for an 80-100 MW data center. If realized, this development is expected to bring substantial investments, create hundreds of jobs during construction and over a hundred permanent positions, and increase tax revenue, significantly boosting the vitality of the municipality. Helios Nordic Energy, founded in 2019 and part of the VINCI Group since 2024, is a leading project developer in the Nordic energy sector. The Lapinlahti Municipal Board is set to discuss the zoning initiative for the project.