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Renewables Finland: Balancing power has a role to play – winter energy support should drive new solutions

Industrial electrification and new investments are increasing electricity consumption, creating a growing need for both new electricity generation and flexibility. According to Renewables Finland, flexibility in the power system should primarily be developed on market terms through flexible electricity consumption, energy storage, electricity generation and well-functioning transmission connections. If new balancing capacity is supported with […]

1.10.2026

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Decision-Maker Barometer: Climate benefits emerge as the most important societal benefit of wind and solar power

According to the Decision-Maker Barometer published by Renewables Finland, a clear majority of politicians and public officials want to see more wind and solar power in Finland. In addition to positive climate impacts and emissions reductions, the key benefits of renewable energy are seen to include strengthening Finland’s security of supply and energy self-sufficiency, enabling […]

16.9.2026

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Nearly 12 GW of battery storage planned in Finland – 1 GW under construction

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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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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Renewables Finland: Balancing power has a role to play – winter energy support should drive new solutions

Decision-Maker Barometer: Climate benefits emerge as the most important societal benefit of wind and solar power

Nearly 12 GW of battery storage planned in Finland – 1 GW under construction

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

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

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