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Nearly 12 gigawatts (GW) of battery storage capacity is planned in Finland, according to project statistics compiled for the first time by Renewables Finland. In July, Finland’s total battery storage capacity stood at just over 1.6 GW, while nearly 1 GW of new capacity is currently under construction. Batteries help balance the power system by […]
9.9.2026
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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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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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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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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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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
