Press releases
Solar power is gaining momentum in Finland, and its role in our national energy mix will increase significantly in the coming years. Finland has substantial solar potential, and several hundred projects are currently being planned. At the same time, regulation related to renewable energy brings both opportunities and risks for the sector. At present, 285 […]
22.5.2025
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Domestic offshore wind power offers significant growth potential for Finnish industry and its subcontracting network. In particular, Finland’s expertise in the challenging conditions of the Baltic Sea and its ability to deliver tailored solutions during the planning phase are key competitive advantages. Renewables Finland (Suomen uusiutuvat ry) is aiming the industry to increase offshore wind […]
21.5.2025
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On 16 May 2025, the Ministry of the Environment submitted the draft of a new Land Use Act for public comments. If enacted in its current form, the law would jeopardize Finland’s industrial green transition investments and, at the same time, undermine the government’s own climate and investment targets. The draft includes a fixed minimum […]
16.5.2025
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The Annual General Meeting of Renewables Finland (formerly the Finnish Wind Power Association) has elected a new board for the 2025–2026 term. Heikki Peltomaa, CEO of wpd Finland, was elected Chair of the Board for the fourth time. Renewables Finland represents the three largest sectors of domestic renewable energy: onshore wind, offshore wind, and solar […]
2.5.2025
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The report published today by Finnwatch highlights responsibility challenges in solar panel supply chains and the need to improve product traceability. Strict regulations in the United States have already led to cleaner supply chains, and Finnwatch calls for similar measures in the EU to ensure fair competition for European companies and reduce Europe’s dependence on […]
26.2.2025
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Renewables Finland, representing industrial-scale solar and wind power, has collaborated with the consulting firm One Planet (formerly Kari & Pantsar Co.) to assess the environmental impacts of onshore wind and solar power in Finland and compare them to other forms of energy production. The study shows, among other things, that even at its maximum extent, […]
12.2.2025
