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Heikki Peltomaa appointed as new Chair of Renewables Finland: Renewable energy and the affordable electricity it enables are the key drivers of Finnish industry

The Annual General Meeting of Renewables Finland (formerly the Finnish Wind Power Association) has elected a new board for the 2025–2026 term. Heikki Peltomaa, CEO of wpd Finland, was elected Chair of the Board for the fourth time. Renewables Finland represents the three largest sectors of domestic renewable energy: onshore wind, offshore wind, and solar […]

2.5.2025

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Government’s policy proposals threaten expansion of clean electricity production

Clean electricity is Finland’s key asset and competitive advantage in attracting green industrial investments. The greatest potential for rapidly increasing electricity production lies in onshore wind power, which is the most cost-effective way to add new electricity capacity in Finland. Renewables Finland considers the wind power-related proposals in the government’s mid-term mid-term policy review as […]

24.4.2025

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A fixed distance requirement could halt wind power development in Finland

A provision for a fixed minimum distance between wind turbines and residential areas is being considered for the new Land Use Act. The same distance requirement for all projects would, in many cases, completely prevent wind power development and jeopardize industrial investments in Finland that rely on clean and affordable electricity. Additionally, such regulation would […]

27.2.2025

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Supply chains and sustainability processes of solar panel importers examined

The report published today by Finnwatch highlights responsibility challenges in solar panel supply chains and the need to improve product traceability. Strict regulations in the United States have already led to cleaner supply chains, and Finnwatch calls for similar measures in the EU to ensure fair competition for European companies and reduce Europe’s dependence on […]

26.2.2025

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Wind and solar power have lower environmental impacts than other energy production

Renewables Finland, representing industrial-scale solar and wind power, has collaborated with the consulting firm One Planet (formerly Kari & Pantsar Co.) to assess the environmental impacts of onshore wind and solar power in Finland and compare them to other forms of energy production. The study shows, among other things, that even at its maximum extent, […]

12.2.2025

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Finland has over 100 GW of wind power in the planning pipeline

According to project statistics from Renewables Finland, there are over 100 gigawatts (GW) of wind power at various stages of planning in Finland. Not all planned projects will be realized, but a broad portfolio of wind power projects ensures that even as electrification and major industrial investments significantly increase electricity demand, wind power can meet […]

5.2.2025