Caruna
Caruna is Finland's largest grid operator, serving around 700,000 customers in more than 80 municipalities. Caruna operates particularly in southern and western Finland and in Lapland. The company is foreign-owned.
Distribution price
5.26 c/kWh
Type
National
Service area
Espoo, Vantaa, Kauniainen and more than 80 other municipalities in southern, western and northern Finland
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Pros
- • Broad service area - operates in over 80 municipalities
- • Comprehensive digital services
- • Invests in grid renewal and underground cabling
Cons
- • Higher transfer price than municipal companies
- • Foreign-owned - sparks debate
- • Large price increases have previously drawn criticism
Caruna - electricity distribution and service area
Caruna is a national electricity distribution operator with a distribution price of 5.26 c/kWh (incl. VAT). Caruna is Finland's largest grid operator, serving around 700,000 customers in more than 80 municipalities. Caruna operates particularly in southern and western Finland and in Lapland. The company is foreign-owned.
Why can't you choose your grid operator?
Electricity distribution in Finland is a regional monopoly. Your address determines which grid operator handles electricity distribution. Caruna serves the area: Espoo, Vantaa, Kauniainen and more than 80 other municipalities in southern, western and northern Finland. However, you are free to choose your electricity provider.
Municipalities in the network area
299,273 residents
237,231 residents
50,803 residents
46,470 residents
45,500 residents
43,500 residents
40,000 residents
39,727 residents
34,000 residents
29,500 residents
27,600 residents
24,500 residents
21,500 residents
21,000 residents
20,500 residents
20,000 residents
19,500 residents
16,000 residents
15,500 residents
15,500 residents
11,500 residents
10,500 residents
10,500 residents
Frequently asked questions
What is Caruna?
Caruna is Finland's largest electricity distribution grid operator. It serves around 700,000 customers in more than 80 municipalities across Finland. Caruna does not sell electricity but handles the distribution of electricity through the grid.
Why is Caruna's transfer price high?
Caruna has invested heavily in renewing the electricity grid and in underground cabling, which improves supply reliability but raises the transfer price. Long distances in sparsely populated areas also increase grid maintenance costs.
In which municipalities does Caruna operate?
Caruna operates in more than 80 municipalities across Finland, including Espoo, Vantaa, Salo, Hyvinkää, Kemi and many municipalities in Southwest Finland. Check Caruna's website to see whether your municipality is in Caruna's area.