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Solar power statistics 2024

Industrial-scale solar power, defined as installations with a capacity of over one megawatt, has been developed in Finland on a larger scale for approximately two years. By the end of 2024, Finland had over 120 megawatts of operational industrial solar power, nearly half of which—just under 60 megawatts—was commissioned in 2024.

9.1.2025

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Solar power year 2024: rapid growth and bright forecasts

The construction of industrial-scale solar power has picked up pace in Finland, with significant growth in both capacity and the number of projects over the past two years. Currently, solar power is produced in more than 20 Finnish municipalities, with the total capacity of industrial-scale solar power exceeding 120 megawatts. Industrial-scale solar power, defined as […]

9.1.2025

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Wind Power Year 2024: Finland’s Wind Power Capacity Grew by 20%

The year 2024 was once again an active one for wind power construction in Finland, marking the second busiest year in our wind power history. During 2024, Finland’s total wind power capacity grew by 20%. The completed wind power projects represent an investment of over €1.8 billion for the country. A total of 235 new […]

8.1.2025

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Wind power statistics 2024

A total of 235 new wind turbines with a combined capacity of 1,414 megawatts were built in Finland during 2024, making it the second busiest year in our wind power history. Our total wind power capacity grew by an impressive 20% during the year. By the end of 2024, Finland had a total of 1,835 […]

8.1.2025

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Finnish onshore wind power is being built without government subsidies

Up to 70 percent of Finland’s more than 8,200 MW wind power capacity has been built on a market-based model without government subsidies. Considering the relatively young age of the sector, the newest projects have long been constructed without any subsidy funding. Finland’s first market-based wind farms were built in 2019, and the pace of […]

19.12.2024

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Municipal elections 2025: the significant role of municipalities in advancing renewable energy and nationwide vitality

In next spring’s municipal elections, decisions will be made not only about Finnish renewable energy projects but also about the future of Finland’s economic growth. Municipalities play a direct role in many key aspects of renewable energy projects. Renewables Finland believes that municipalities’ decision-making authority and influence must remain strong in the preparation phase of […]

4.12.2024

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