Downing Renewable Developments (DRD), a subsidiary of investment manager Downing, has appointed Arto Hirvonen as Head of DRD Finland as it continues to expand its operations in the Nordics.

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The company, which was recently awarded planning consent for a 49.9 MW solar farm in Norfolk as part of its 6GW pipeline of development projects across the UK, is targeting further solar and storage developments in the Nordics.
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Arto Hirvonen brings more than 16 years' experience in the energy sector, including roles in electricity networks, district heating, and renewable energy.  He has led the development of several wind and solar projects including one of Finland’s largest windfarms. Before joining Downing Renewable Developments he worked for Neoen Renewables Finland OY and Fortum Power & Heat OY.
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Tom Williams, Partner and Head of Energy and Infrastructure at Downing said: “Downing Renewable Developments is an important part of our business and Arto’s appointment as Head of Finland marks a new phase in its growth. Finland is an exciting market for us and we look forward to building out our team there over the coming months.”
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Tony Gannon, Head of Downing Renewable Developments said: “Arto brings significant Nordics project development experience to Downing Renewable Developments and will play a significant role in developing our project pipeline in Finland."
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Arto Hirvonen added: “I am excited to bring my skills and experience to this new role at Downing and look forward to working with clients, stakeholders and colleagues to continue the strong growth of the development business.”

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