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The Land Use Act conflicts with the Government Programme – undermines the development of renewable energy

The proposed new Land Use Act could significantly change the conditions for building renewable energy in Finland. The government proposal, which advanced to Parliament last week, introduces a 50-hectare zoning threshold for solar power and stricter distance requirements between wind turbines and residential areas. These changes directly affect investments in the sector, risk slowing the […]

21.4.2026

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Finland now has over 10 gigawatts of wind and solar power

Finland has reached a significant milestone in renewable energy: the combined capacity of domestic wind power and utility-scale solar power has exceeded 10 gigawatts (GW). This is three times the total capacity of Finland’s hydropower and corresponds to roughly 6–10 large nuclear reactor units. Fast-to-build and cost-effective wind and solar power are key drivers of […]

17.4.2026

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Offshore wind power is a key enabler of industrial investments – offshore grid expansion is crucial 

Offshore wind power is a central component in developing Finland’s energy system and enabling industrial investments.To fully harness Finland’s offshore wind potential, the operating environment must support project implementation. Extending the transmission grid offshore would provide offshore wind with the same operating conditions as onshore electricity generation and improve project competitiveness in European markets.  At the Wind Offshore 2026 seminar hosted today in Helsinki by Renewables Finland (Suomen uusiutuvat), discussions focus on domestic offshore wind power. Offshore wind plays a key role in Finland’s economic growth, industrial competitiveness, and achievement of climate targets. Electricity-intensive industries and the hydrogen economy require large amounts of competitively priced, emission-free electricity, and offshore wind projects also generate significant regional […]

26.3.2026

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Finnish offshore wind tax framework progresses – a key step towards unlocking investments

The Government will submit to Parliament a proposal on the property and income taxation of offshore wind power. Renewables Finland welcomes the progress of the proposal and considers it crucial for enabling the development of offshore wind in Finland. Finalising the tax model for the exclusive economic zone (EEZ) is particularly important ahead of Finland’s […]

19.3.2026

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Member survey: 50-hectare zoning threshold would slow down solar power development 

Renewables Finland examined the effects of the regulatory change included in the Land Use Act on the utility-scale solar project development of its member companies. The change would mean that in the future all solar power projects larger than 50 hectares would require zoning. A large share of solar power projects planned in Finland fall […]

12.3.2026

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LUT University and Petteri Laaksonen win Energy Transition Leader of the Year 2025 award

The winner of the Energy Transition Leader of the Year 2025 award was announced today at the Wind Oulu seminar. The award was presented to LUT University and Research Director Petteri Laaksonen, whom the jury considers to have carried out long-term, impactful work in advancing Finland’s energy transition. LUT University and Petteri Laaksonen were also […]

5.2.2026

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