We are a competent developer of solar power parks

MANAGING DIRECTOR, PARTNER

Contractual matters, municipal and authority cooperation
jari.marttinen@solmar.fi
+358442981979
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Jari’s strengths include strategic planning, project management, stakeholder collaboration, and knowledge of the municipal sector.

He has extensive international management experience in the industry and municipal sectors, and in consulting. He has been working in the energy industry since 2008. Prior to this, he worked in various international leadership positions in the forest and machine manufacturing industries.

Within the energy sector, Jari has worked as Senior Vice President, Energy Markets Business Unit in ÅF Consult Oy (today, AFRY), as Managing Director of Finnish Consulting Group’s (FCG) Design and Engineering Ltd., and as Managing Director of Tallnäs Consulting Oy.

Education:  Jari holds a Master of Science degree in Chemical Engineering and an MBA degree.

PROJECT DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR, PARTNER

Permitting Processes
lauri.solin@solmar.fi
+358405445603
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Lauri has the ability to manage and coordinate the appropriate progression of various permitting processes. Thanks to his extensive experience, he can smoothly integrate the views of different interest groups.

He has over 20 years of extensive experience in investment project planning regarding land use and permitting processes. Over the years, Lauri has supported project stakeholders in numerous investment project permitting processes in the energy industry. Throughout his career, he has been involved in enabling approximately 1.5 GW of renewable energy investments and €3 billion worth of industrial investments in Finland.

Previously, Lauri has worked as the service area director for land use, architecture, and construction, as well as a sales director and quality manager at FCG Finnish Consulting Group Ltd.

Education: Lauri holds a Master of Science degree in Engineering. Additionally, he has furthered his education in process and quality management (Master Of Quality), project management (IPMA C), and holds the qualification for a planner (YKS-402).

TECHNICAL PROJECT DEVELOPMENT, QUALITY, AND SAFETY

peter.tuominen@solmar.fi
+358504524760

Peter worked at the energy company Fortum for over 30 years, until he retired in December 2022. He worked as a director in Fortum's nuclear power operations, responsible for independent assessment of nuclear safety and production reliability, power production interest promotion, international matters related to nuclear safety, and nuclear material control.

Additionally, he has been responsible for environmental, safety, and quality management, safety culture, management systems and processes development. Peter has also been involved in the development, permitting, environmental impact assessment, and land use planning of several projects.

Since spring 2023 Peter has been working at Solmar Consulting Oy, where he is responsible for technical project development, quality and safety.

Education: Peter holds a Bachelor of Engineering degree.

PROJECT DEVELOPMENT MANAGER

olga.boustani@solmar.fi
+358449015378

Olga has worked for over 15 years in demanding expert roles in multidisciplinary international projects. She has been in the energy industry since 2018, with over 5 years in renewable energy projects.

During her career, Olga has gained diverse expertise in areas such as engineering, nuclear energy, and nuclear waste disposal. Therefore, she has a strong understanding of working in a highly regulated and safety-critical industry, working with authorities, and with various permitting processes. Olga also has previous experience from developing and permitting industrial-scale solar power plants.

Olga’s strengths include strong strategic thinking, the ability to master demanding technical entities, and the skill to solve complex problems.

She holds a Bachelor of Business Administration and a Master of Arts (MA) in Philosophy.

PROJECT DEVELOPMENT MANAGER 

emma.sevon@solmar.fi
+358449714159  

Emma has worked as Project Engineer and Project Manager in the energy field for 4 years, first with nuclear energy and then for the last two years in developing wind energy projects.    

In these roles, she has gained experience from project management and the planning and permitting processes of renewable energy projects. Especially power transmission related topics are Emma’s area of expertise.   

Emma holds a Master of Science degree in Energy Engineering 

SENIOR ENVIRONMENTAL EXPERT

tommi.lievonen@solmar.fi
+358449015377

Tommi is an expert on matters related to the natural environment. He has 30 years of diverse and multidisciplinary experience in environmental expert tasks in Finland and abroad.   

He has worked with impact assessments, field studies, solution models, stakeholder cooperation, strategic work, and modelling. He has led and coordinated projects for international financiers and projects (e.g., World Bank, EU TACIS, EU Life, Nordic Investment Bank), the Finnish Ministry of the Environment, municipalities and cities, aggregate and energy producers, industry, logistics and mining companies, as well as private entities and NGOs.    

His special expertise covers matters related to the European Union’s Natura 2000 network and bird-related expert tasks. He has served as an expert, coordinator, implementer of studies, and consultant in over 500 different projects in various project environments.  

He holds a Master of Science (MSc) degree in Biology (Animal Ecology and Systematics)   

LAND ACQUISITION 

antti.honkarinta@solmar.fi
+358413113870

Antti is a sales and marketing professional who, through his own company, has been involved in developing the sales and marketing of several companies in recent years. Previously, he has worked in the municipal and education sectors in tasks related to projects and their financing. 

With over thirty years of hunting and hunting dog hobby, Antti also brings practical understanding to working with landowners and stakeholders related to land areas. He has also organized hunting trips to Northern Finland for international clients.

Education: Antti holds a Master of Science in Economics and a Bachelor of Arts degree.

PROJECT COORDINATOR

nina.kajaslahti@solmar.fi
+358442315518

Nina has over 20 years of experience in project management, having worked for two major design and engineering companies: FCG Finnish Consulting Group Suunnittelu ja Tekniikka Oy and WSP Finland Oy.

Nina’s responsibilities have included supporting project managers throughout the project lifecycle and management reporting. In addition to financial reporting, strong interpersonal skills have been essential in her previous roles. She is now able to utilize this expertise at Solmar Consulting Oy as well.

Education: Vocational Qualification in Business.

MARKETING AND COMMUNICATIONS

leena.marttinen@solmar.fi

Leena is responsible for marketing, communications and brand in Solmar. She is an experienced marketing, communications and branding professional who has been working in global marketing management positions in Valmet, Metso and Raute.   

Leena holds a M.Sc. (Economics and Business Administration) degree.