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In the first week of October, Caruna will analyse the condition of the electricity network at night in various parts of Espoo

In the first week of October, beginning Monday 4 October, you may see Caruna's vans on the move at night in various parts of Espoo. The vans carry a device that monitors Caruna's low-voltage electricity network and indicates any network faults it detects. Similar studies have previously been conducted in the United States, Canada and various parts of Europe. The technology is now being put to the test in Finland for the first time.
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Caruna joins Save the Children Finland's Food and Support campaign

Electricity distribution company Caruna takes part in Save the Children Finland's campaign aimed at helping impoverished families by distributing, for example, gift vouchers to food shops to families with children. With the gift voucher, the family receives food aid, which is a concrete help to get past the most difficult moment.
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Electricity solutions for specific needs: Cultivation with grow lighting in greenhouses uses a lot of electricity for the needs of growing

In Finland, the growing season is naturally short, but by using grow lighting, Finnish crops can be produced year round. Lighting that provides strength to growth is the biggest electricity user in a greenhouse, and annual usage can easily reach tens of thousands of megawatt hours. Electricity for the Juntti market garden will soon be delivered via their own Caruna primary substation
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Construction of Sinimäki primary substation and related 110 kV underground cable connection begins in Espoo – effects on traffic arrangements

In the next few years, a new substation will be built in Sinimäki to meet the needs of growing electricity consumption and to support Espoo's carbon-neutral strategy. An underground high-voltage cable of six kilometres will also be installed during the project to connect the substations in Leppävaara and Sinimäki.
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Primary substation to be built in Sinimäki, Espoo, to meet growing energy demand and improve reliability of electricity distribution in Espoo

Caruna is building a new primary substation in Sinimäki, Espoo, in response to the increasing energy consumption in Espoo as well as to support Espoo's carbon-neutral strategy and leadership in clean energy solutions. An underground cable will be installed during the project to connect the primary substations in Leppävaara and Sinimäki. The main contractor is Destia Oy. The total value of the Sinimäki project is approximately EUR 30 million of which Destia's share is EUR 15 million.
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Caruna and municipalities are working together to hire young people for summer jobs in municipalities

During this challenging pandemic period, Caruna wants to support the municipalities in its area and help them recruit young people aged 16 to 20 for summer jobs. Each municipality participating in the Duunienergiaa (Work Energy) campaign receives 4,000 euros for this purpose. Currently, 29 municipalities across Finland have already registered for the campaign. The municipality of Isojoki in South Ostrobothnia was the first to join the campaign.
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