Electric boiler investment strengthens the security and sustainability of Levi's district heating supply

The growth of the Levi area and the development of tourism have increased the demand for district heating. The current system requires more capacity, flexibility and risk management, especially in peak load situations. The electric boiler and district heating accumulator complement the current production structure and bring flexibility to the energy production.

• Levi's tourism and accommodation capacity will grow significantly in the coming years. This requires infrastructure to evolve with growth. The security of supply and responsibility of the energy system are key factors for the vitality of the entire region," says Jouni Palosaari, CEO of Levi Ski Resort Oy.

Energy transition and security of supply behind the solutions

The energy environment is undergoing a transformation as the share of renewable electricity increases. An electric boiler enables the utilization of inexpensive and emission-free electricity in district heat production when it is appropriate for the market and the system. At the same time, the production structure will become more diverse and dependence on individual fuels will decrease.

• This investment is a response to the changed needs of our district heating system. We need a more flexible, low-emission and cost-effective form of production to support the whole, especially as the area grows," says Juha Kuivinen, Director for District Heating in Finland at Adven.

The investment directly supports the carbon neutrality goals by reducing heat production based on combustion. The electric boiler is part of a broader transition towards electric and bio-based solutions, which are also central to future security of supply and sustainability requirements.

A more flexible system supports price stability

An electric boiler and a district heating accumulator enable production to be optimized in different situations. Flexible production improves the ability to react to market changes, balance production peaks and control costs in the long term, which supports the competitiveness of district heating.

For customers, the investment will be reflected above all in better security of supply and support for price stability. Locally, the project strengthens the sustainability of Levi's energy system and supports the attractiveness and vitality of the area amid growing tourism.

• For customers, the investment will be reflected above all in improved security of supply and support for the price stability of district heating. At the same time, we are taking a concrete step towards lower-emission district heating that meets future requirements," Kuivinen continues.

The solution is technical functionality while taking the environment into account

The electric boiler investment consists of a 5 MW electric boiler and a district heating accumulator of approximately 40 MWh. The district heating accumulator will be in the yard area of the current heating plant, while the electric boiler will be built along the district heating network. The solution considers both technical functionality and suitability for the environment.

• If necessary, the exterior and cladding of the facility will be designed in cooperation with the architects so that it fits into the Levi landscape and the existing building stock," Kuivinen continues.

The project will start in spring 2026, and the goal is to start heat production in autumn 2027.

For more information, please contact:

Juha Kuivinen, Director for District Heating in Finland, Adven,  tel. +358 40 775 2255, juha.kuivinen@adven.com