On the third day of Wasa Future Festival 2026, experts were brought together by Merinova and VASEK to discuss one of today’s most pressing issues – the strategic role of data centers. The panel highlighted the growth opportunities created by the data center boom in the Vaasa region, while also taking a critical look at electricity prices from the perspective of consumers and industry, security of supply, and the importance of also attracting investments from other industries.

Finnish Minerals Group and FREYR Battery have signed a cooperation agreement to assess the feasibility of establishing an LFP cathode material plant in Vaasa. The parties are exploring opportunities for a joint venture.