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Over 56 GW of onshore wind power planned – a broad project portfolio enables rapid growth in electricity generation in Finland

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

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Nearly 26 gigawatts of solar power and over 300 projects planned in Finland

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 becomes Finland’s second-largest source of electricity

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

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Record year for industrial-scale solar power construction in 2025 – capacity doubled

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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More than 1,000 megawatts of new wind power built in Finland – total capacity nearly 9,500 MW

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

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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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