Shaping our way of Leadership in the new setup of our truly Nordic Welado Group: Roles, Beliefs, and Our Path Forward

"With a combined Vision 2030 and a renewed brand in the horizon our future as a Nordic group has never looked brighter. I am excited for 2026, to start piloting, iterating and making our common future in everyday life: Developing the feel of us together for our people, show casing the new opportunities we can now deliver for our customers together, making an even larger impact on our societies, finding growth and impact in the form of new opportunities", says Noora Haverinen Group CEO. Read more!

Welado Group welcomes a new board member – and a Swedish perspective

Welado Group has five board members. We wanted to get to know the people responsible for the direction and momentum of our companies better, and we invited the members to a conversation. Now it’s time to introduce our newest board member – and the first non-Finnish member of the team – Annika Ahlstrand.

Welado Group Acquires Seclion Oy

Welado Group has acquired Seclion Oy, a Finnish consulting company specializing in cyber-physical security. The acquisition marks a strategic step in Welado’s growth journey, reinforcing its position as a leading expert in security-critical sectors across the Nordics. Read more!

Welado Group acquires Swedish OMT Group AB – stepping boldly into shared Nordic growth in the built environment consulting sector

Finland-based Welado Group has acquired 100% of Sweden-based OMT Group AB. The owners and founders of OMT Group will reinvest in Welado Group Oy and take on roles in the Welado Group leadership team. Read more!

Leading Expert Esa Mäkelä

Esa Mäkelä is a multidisciplinary expert on rolling stock and related technologies with such extensive experience and expertise that it would require a separate appendix to his career story. At Welado, Esa was attracted by an interesting rolling stock project, and his main assignment at the beginning will be on a contract for Funkwerk's train radios, where Esa believes he will again learn something new - and share his knowledge with other Welado experts.

Mika Manninen's career story

Mika Manninen has lead Welado's green transition business since November 2024. He is responsible for building a team of around ten environmental and nature experts to meet our clients' environmental assessment and permitting needs for various projects having to do with renewable energy, such as wind, solar, and biogas throughout their life cycle. 

Metro Man Janne Siirilä

"I offer my expertise and that of other Weladoans in project management, traffic management systems and interlocking systems for metro projects. At Welado, I am also able to offer clients expertise in areas I by myself do not have, such as environmental expertise, measurement expertise and systems assurance", says Janne Siirilä. Read more!

Welado has acquired Readcon Oy – strengthening our position in real estate development consulting, and construction management in the Helsinki metropolitan area

Glint & Glare Analysis for Solar Farms

Solar energy is a promising and rapidly growing field. As we strive to harness the power of the sun, we must also consider the potential impacts of solar installations on our environment and communities. One such impact is the phenomenon of glint and glare, which can arise from the reflective surfaces of photovoltaic (PV) solar panels. Read more!

Maximizing Financial Returns with PV Rooftop Solar

The Nordic region, with its pristine landscapes and innovative spirit, is witnessing a surge in the adoption of renewable energy technologies. Among these, Photovoltaic (PV) rooftop solar systems are not just a symbol of environmental stewardship but also a testament to financial acumen. This blog post delves deep into the ways PV rooftop solar can bolster the Net Present Value (NPV) and Return on Investment (ROI) for investors in these countries.

Finland and the Wind Farm Projects

Finland is a country that has set ambitious goals for its energy transition. The Nordic nation wants to be completely carbon neutral by 2035 and has built a lot of onshore wind in the past ten years. However, Finland also has a huge potential for offshore wind, which has been largely untapped until recently. In this article, I will explore the benefits and challenges of developing offshore wind farms in Finland, and why this renewable source could be a game-changer for the country's energy system.

Agri Solar

Imagine a world where we can produce more food and more energy on the same land, while reducing greenhouse gas emissions and enhancing biodiversity. A world where farmers can diversify their income and reduce their dependence on fossil fuels. A world where consumers can enjoy high-quality food and clean electricity at affordable prices. This is the world that agri solar can create. Read more!