Forus Taps Elisa Industriq’s Gridle for 15 MW Finnish Battery Storage Operations — Elisa Oyj

Event summary

Forus Oy has selected Elisa Industriq’s Gridle to optimize and operate 15 MW of battery storage across two Finnish sites.
The projects, totaling 30 MWh, are located in Imatra (5 MW / 10 MWh) and Sodankylä (10 MW / 20 MWh).
Suomen Sähköverkot Oy, backed by Finnish private investors, holds a majority stake in the projects.
Gridle will provide route-to-market services, optimizing participation in balancing and wholesale markets.
Forus led project development, including site identification, permitting, and EPC contracting.

The big picture

This deal underscores the growing demand for advanced energy storage solutions in Finland’s transition to renewable energy. Gridle’s expansion into grid-scale optimization follows its success in managing distributed battery portfolios, signaling a strategic shift toward larger infrastructure projects. The partnership with Forus highlights the need for specialized market access and operational expertise as battery storage becomes more competitive.

What we're watching

Market Expansion: Whether Gridle can sustain its momentum in grid-scale battery optimization following recent project wins.
Operational Efficiency: How Gridle’s AI-driven optimization will impact the financial performance of Forus’s storage assets.
Regulatory Dynamics: The pace at which Finnish energy regulations evolve to support larger-scale battery storage deployments.