Press releases
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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According to the latest project database compiled by Renewables Finland, approximately 56 gigawatts (GW) of onshore wind power are currently planned in Finland. More than four gigawatts of these projects have already been granted building permits, and some are already under construction. A broad wind power project portfolio ensures that Finland has the capacity to […]
29.1.2026
Press releases
According to the latest project listing by Renewables Finland, nearly 26 gigawatts (GW) of utility-scale solar power are planned in Finland. In total, more than 300 solar power projects are under development. The number of projects has increased rapidly and is already approaching the number of onshore wind projects, highlighting the strong potential of domestic […]
29.1.2026
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Wind power was Finland’s second-largest source of electricity last year. Its share of Finland’s electricity generation increased to nearly 28 percent, making it the country’s second-largest form of power generation. Only nuclear power produced more electricity. At the same time, solar power generation has also increased. Total electricity consumption grew moderately over the year, and […]
21.1.2026
Press releases
The year 2025 was a record year for industrial-scale solar power construction in Finland: 227 megawatts of new capacity were completed, and the country’s total capacity more than doubled. Solar power is rapidly emerging as a credible part of Finland’s clean electricity generation mix. In 2025, seven new industrial-scale solar power plants were completed in […]
8.1.2026
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Slightly over 1,000 megawatts (MW) of new wind power capacity was built in Finland in 2025, bringing the country’s total capacity to nearly 9,500 MW. Wind power is still most strongly concentrated in the Ostrobothnia regions. The amendment to the Land Use and Building Act currently being prepared by the Government will in the future […]
8.1.2026
