Helen in the news

Helen's electricity market review warns of significant price volatility this winter due to low Nordic water reserves and rising fossil fuel costs from the Iran war.

Helen has launched a new 100-million-euro heat pump plant in Eiranranta, utilizing purified wastewater for district heating and cooling, while simultaneously planning for small modular nuclear reactors to achieve its net-zero emissions goal by 2040.

Helen Sähköverkko will raise electricity transmission fees by approximately 7% starting in October, citing increased investment needs and rising costs.

Helen warns of significant electricity price fluctuations this winter due to low Nordic water reserves and increased fuel costs from the Iran war.

Helen warns customers about significant electricity price volatility this winter due to low Nordic hydropower reserves and increased fossil fuel prices.

Helen Sähköverkko is raising electricity transmission fees again, citing increased costs for infrastructure, energy system transformation, and general operating expenses.

Helen Sähköverkko is raising electricity network service prices in Helsinki by approximately seven percent from October 1 due to increased investment and operating costs.

Helen offers an advanced underground district cooling network in Helsinki to combat rising urban temperatures and the health risks of heatwaves.

Helen partnered with the Finnish Olympic Committee's Next Generation program to support young athletes in their pursuit of international success.

Helen's net sales and operating profit increased significantly in the first half of 2026 due to electricity market dynamics and strategic acquisitions, despite some profitability challenges in district heating.

Helen's half-year revenue and operating profit increased due to market price hikes and the Väre Oy integration, solidifying its market leadership while continuing investments in low-emission and nuclear energy amid geopolitical uncertainties.

Helen's profitability decreased in early 2024 due to reliance on expensive fossil fuels during cold weather, despite significant revenue growth and strategic investments for future energy production.

Helen is dismantling coal unloading equipment in Ruoholahti, which may cause temporary noise, as part of its transition away from coal by 2025.

Helen is dismantling old coal unloading equipment in Ruoholahti as part of its transition away from coal.

Electricity prices are unexpectedly cheapest at midday this summer due to increased solar power, a change from previous years.

This summer, electricity prices have unexpectedly been lowest at midday due to increased solar power, a shift from previous years.

Plugit acquired Helen's EV charging business, taking over nearly 800 charging points and becoming the largest operator in the Helsinki metropolitan area.

Plugit, initially excluded from Helsinki's EV charging point tender, is set to undertake the project after acquiring Helen's charging business, the original winner.

Plugit has acquired Helen's electric vehicle charging business, including its network of 199 public charging stations and 798 charging points, primarily located in Southern Finland.

Helen divests its electric vehicle charging business to Plugit to focus on its core energy production and sales strategy.