Kannus is a strong hub of primary production, renewable energy, education, and expertise in transport and logistics. 

The region combines strong primary production with innovative renewable energy initiatives and growing opportunities in renewable-, bio-, and cicular economy. This includes the upcoming Finland's largest Kannus Biogas Plant, which supports circular economy and promotes local business growth. Kannus is home to Finland’s 2nd largest wind farm, Mutkalampi Wind Farm. Kannus is also an integral part of Biovalley - region of strong expertise in the natural resource sector and bioeconomy - and BotH2nia Hydrogen Valley.

Korpelan Voima, our local electricity provider with more than 100 years of experience, is committed to expanding and maintaining a reliable power grid. Fingrid national electricity grid is expanding in Kannus by 2027 with 2 x 400+110 kV new lines, and national Gasgrid hydrogen pipeline is planned thru Kannus in the 2030s. Kannus also has significant fresh groundwater capacity. 

Kannus is home to Kpedu - Finland’s leading agricultural education center. Kpedu Kannus provides a strong foundation for agricultural and bioeconomy expertise and work force in the region.

Location can really make a difference! In Kannus you can apply for upto 40% investment grant, due to the regional support policy. Business oportunitites are close - there are ~110,000 people living within 45min distance from Kannus.

Kannus is one of the few cities in Finland that has already achieved carbon neutrality - in 2023!

Kannus Eco-Industrial Park is further strenghtening the whole region by becoming a hub for sustainable circular economy. New Eco-Industrial Park will host Finland’s largest biogas plant, and Gasgrid Finland's national hydrogen pipeline will run alongside the industrial park. The biogas plant further enhances Kannus' carbon neutrality and supports directly the surrounding agriculture in its road becoming the first truly carbon neutral region in Finland.

Kannus has superb location for Data Centers in the north also in terms of security, accessibility, grid capacity and available space. Kannus is currently zoning new large industrial area for data centers and other electricity intensive industries. Potential available land area for future projects is significantly larger, upto 1000ha.

Fingrid national electricity grid is expanding in Kannus by 2027 with 2 x 400+110 kV new lines. The new grid substation in Kukonkylä by 2028 will bring significant increase in connectivity and capacity.

We support business growth by providing solutions for your property and location needs. If you’re looking for premises or planning to build – we are here to help. Building permits and zoning matters in Kannus are handled quickly and effortlessly. Together, we’ll find the right facilities tailored to your needs.

Next industrial hall is planned for 2026, now available for renting! More info at www.yrityskannus.fi/teollisuuskylä

Jukka Oravainen

CEO, Invest In -projects

+358 40 778 4262
jukka.oravainen@kannus.fi