Case Study: Helen reduces CO2 emissions and optimizes district heating with Gradyent's Digital Twin

Helen builds an energy platform of the future with Gradyent

Helen, a Finnish energy company, faced the challenge of decarbonizing its vast district heating network to achieve carbon neutrality by 2030. This required optimizing operations and planning the phase-out of coal-powered plants while integrating new renewable sources. To support this strategy with advanced scenario modeling, Helen partnered with Gradyent and implemented its Digital Twin solution.

Gradyent developed a real-time Digital Twin of the entire network, providing detailed scenario analysis and operational insights. This enabled Helen to confidently close a coal plant, reducing CO2 emissions by up to 40%, with plans to decommission another by 2025. Gradyent's solution also unlocked new capabilities in user performance and real-time network monitoring, leading to increased network efficiency, lower production costs, and significant progress toward emission reduction goals.

Helen

Timo Aaltonen

SVP of Heating and Cooling