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Study on the economic impact of green investments: wind power is the biggest enabler of Finland’s economic growth

The Confederation of Finnish Industries (EK) has published a report on the impact of green transition investments on Finland’s national economy. According to the report, Finland has the potential for significant economic growth if even a portion of the projects happen. The largest economic impacts will come from renewable energy, particularly wind power. Political decision-making […]

10.10.2024

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The progression of the offshore wind power act in the exclusive economic zone (EEZ) will play a crucial role in the green transition

In its plenary session on October 3rd, the Finnish government decided to submit a government proposal to Parliament for legislation on offshore wind power in the exclusive economic zone. Renewables Finland views this progress positively and hopes for a smooth parliamentary process. Swift progress would enable the rapid initiation of competitive bidding for offshore wind power […]

8.10.2024

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Heikki Peltomaa, Chairman of Renewables Finland: Finland as Europe’s Most Interesting Renewable Energy Investment Destination

Heikki Peltomaa, CEO of wpd Suomi Oy, will continue as the Chairman of the Board of Renewables Finland ry (formerly Finnish Windpower Association). Peltomaa has been active in the wind power sector since 2006 and has been actively involved in the association’s board since 2017. With the association expanding its activities to solar power, its […]

10.9.2024

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Planned wind power projects enable new industrial investments

There are currently a large number of wind power projects planned in Finland, offering a rapid and cost-effective way to increase clean energy production in our country. This generally creates the conditions to attract significant industrial investments to Finland, which require substantial amounts of clean electricity. Although not all planned wind power projects will materialize, […]

14.8.2024

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Advocacy for industrial and property-specific solar power strengthens

The growth of solar power production in Finland is progressing rapidly, and to grow sustainably, the industry needs a predictable and stable operating environment. The advocacy for domestic solar power is diversifying and strengthening, as from now on, solar power advocacy will be carried out by two associations. The Finnish Solar Energy Association (Suomen Aurinkoenergiayhdistys […]

1.8.2024

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Finnish Wind Power Association is now Renewables Finland

Finnish Wind Power Association expands its activities to include not only wind power but also industrial-scale solar power and will operate under the name Renewables Finland. Wind and solar power are the fastest way to promote domestic renewable energy production, which in turn will enable a sustainable green transition. With the extension, Renewables Finland will […]

30.7.2024