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26 GW of new solar power capacity planned – number of construction-ready projects growing rapidly

According to Renewables Finland’s updated project portfolio, more than 26 gigawatts (GW) of utility-scale solar power is currently being planned in Finland. As many as 77 projects (4.6 GW) have already been granted building permits by municipalities. The capacity of projects with building permits has increased by around one gigawatt in just six months. Satakunta […]

26.8.2026

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69 GW of new wind power planned – Finland ready to meet growing electricity demand

Finland can rapidly build more wind power as electricity demand grows, according to Renewables Finland’s updated project portfolio. The latest project statistics show that nearly 69 gigawatts (GW) of new onshore and offshore wind capacity is currently being planned. A strong project pipeline is essential to ensuring that the clean and affordable electricity needed for […]

25.8.2026

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Solar power breaks records – Finland’s utility-scale solar capacity doubled during the first half of the year

Wind power continues to be Finland’s second-largest form of electricity generation, covering more than a quarter of the country’s electricity consumption last year. At the same time, utility-scale solar power continues to grow at a record pace, with Finland’s utility-scale solar capacity doubling during the first half of the year. During the first six months […]

30.6.2026

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There is already a solution to data centre electricity demand – more than 7 GW of renewable electricity is ready to be built in Finland

The growing electricity demand of data centres has raised questions about whether Finland will have sufficient electricity supply in the future. Finland currently has more than 7.2 gigawatts (GW) of permitted onshore wind and solar power projects ready for construction. In addition, more than 64 GW of projects are currently in the zoning or permitting […]

16.6.2026

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Industrial investment is picking up in Finland – renewable electricity will not be a bottleneck

According to the latest investment survey by the Confederation of Finnish Industries (EK), business investment outlooks are showing signs of recovery. While investments in the energy sector are not currently increasing, the implementation of many industrial projects depends on access to competitive electricity that can be built quickly and cost-effectively. Finland is exceptionally well positioned […]

11.6.2026

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Solar power strengthens Finland’s energy system – rapid growth and an expanding role

Solar power is rapidly becoming a key part of Finland’s renewable energy system. It complements wind power, balances fluctuations in generation and produces electricity especially during summer, when electricity demand is highest due to cooling needs in facilities such as data centres. The Solar 2026 event highlights that the role of solar power is no […]

19.5.2026

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