Press releases
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
Press releases
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
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
Press releases
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
Press releases
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
