Press releases
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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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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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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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 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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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
