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A 108-Hectare Nature Gift for 108-Year-Old Finland – Companies Conserve Nature in Simo, Pudasjärvi, and Puolanka

Nine companies and organisations that work on renewable energy are conserving 108 hectares of valuable nature in honor of Finland’s Independence Day. The conservation and restoration sites are located in Simo, Pudasjärvi, and Puolanka. The conservation and restoration are funded by Taaleri Energia, Fortum, Helen, Myrsky Energia, ABO Energy together with the Ålandsbanken Wind Power […]

8.12.2025

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Finnish Government tightens wind power regulation and slows solar power growth 

The Finnish Government has today decided on the regulatory provisions on wind and solar power to be included in the new Land Use Act. The fixed 1,250-metre set-back-distance between wind turbines and houses would prevent wind power development in southern Finland and on industrial sites. The proposed rules for solar power risk constraining a sector […]

28.11.2025

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Will Finland have enough electricity this winter?

As the winter season begins, the overall outlook for Finland’s electricity adequacy remains good. Wind power production peaks in winter, as the coldest months are also the windiest. Distributed electricity generation across different parts of Finland supports grid balance and strengthens system reliability – but enabling such distributed production requires political commitment and clear regulation. […]

26.11.2025

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Solar power projects planned across every region of mainland Finland – focus on Western and Southern Finland

Solar power projects are currently being planned in all 18 regions of mainland Finland. While the majority of projects are concentrated in Southern and Western Finland, development is also increasing rapidly in the Ostrobothnia and Northern Ostrobothnia regions. Solar power complements wind power both geographically and seasonally, helping to balance the electricity grid and strengthen […]

5.11.2025

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128 wind power projects planned in Northern Ostrobothnia – strong potential enables industrial growth investments

According to Renewables Finlands’ project database, there are currently 128 onshore wind power projects planned in Northern Ostrobothnia, of which roughly one-third are expected to proceed to electricity production. This represents a potential of over €35 million in property tax revenue for the region’s municipalities – in the very first year of operation alone. Projects […]

4.11.2025

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WindEurope: National Governments must walk their talk on stable policies for wind energy expansion

Europe’s wind energy build-out is not progressing fast enough, warns the industry association WindEurope. According to the organization, the EU’s energy security and economic competitiveness are at risk.  It is key that national Governments work out permitting processes, electrification and grids. Viktoriya Kerelska, WindEurope’s Director of Advocacy & Messaging, is addressing the issue today at […]

30.9.2025

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