Kajave, part of the Loiste group, is investing approximately €45 million during the contract period to improve supply reliability and simplify customer connections. The experience gained from the successful transition to the alliance model in the eastern network area in 2023, which made Kajave a pioneer among Finnish electricity companies, forms the foundation for the new project and strengthens the conditions for an efficient and reliable execution.

"The alliance model has proven successful in other infrastructure projects, and we wanted to apply these learnings to electricity network development," says Timo Jutila, CEO of Kajave Oy.

"The consortium impressed us with their expertise and experience in electricity network construction and maintenance," adds Marko Manninen, Construction Manager at Kajave Oy.

Rejlers will lead the network design, supporting a long-term approach.

"The alliance model enables effective cooperation, ensuring reliable, secure and high-quality network development," says Joni Ahonen, Business Line Director at Rejlers.

The contract includes power grid investments, fault management, maintenance, and small-scale works such as meter installation and customer service fieldwork across Kajave's western network area, including Kajaani, Paltamo, Puolanka, Pyhäntä, Siikalatva, Hyrynsalmi, Ristijärvi, and Vaala.

For further information, please contact:
Mikko Vaahersalo, Country Manager, Rejlers Finland, + 358 44 425 3143, mikko.vaahersalo@rejlers.fi
Malin Sparf Rydberg, Director of Communications, Rejlers Group, +46 70 477 17 00, malin.rydberg@rejlers.se

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