According to project statistics from Renewables Finland, there are over 100 gigawatts (GW) of wind power at various stages of planning in Finland. Not all planned projects will be realized, but a broad portfolio of wind power projects ensures that even as electrification and major industrial investments significantly increase electricity demand, wind power can meet the need quickly and cost-effectively.
The latest statistics from Renewables Finland show that Finland’s wind power project portfolio is substantial: 61.8 GW of onshore wind and 46.1 GW of offshore wind are currently planned. The volume of fully zoned and permitted, as well as under-construction, onshore wind projects alone is significant—over 14 GW. In offshore wind, 1.5 GW of projects have already been zoned. Additionally, 136 energy storage projects are currently planned in connection with wind or solar power projects, with a total capacity of over 3 GW.
“Finland’s vast wind power potential is a key advantage in attracting green transition investments. One of the biggest benefits of wind power is its fast deployment. Once a project has received the necessary permits, electricity production can begin within 2–3 years. This makes wind power an unbeatable solution for Finland and industry if they seek affordable and clean electricity quickly. Moreover, wind power investments bring significant benefits to project municipalities—they create jobs, generate tax and land lease revenues, and strengthen regional vitality,” summarizes Anni Mikkonen, CEO of Renewables Finland.
Currently, onshore wind power development is particularly focused in North Ostrobothnia, Lapland, and the Ostrobothnia region. The municipalities with the highest number of onshore wind power projects are Pudasjärvi (14 projects), Pyhäjärvi (12 projects), Haapavesi (12 projects), and Oulu (12 projects).
Offshore wind power moving towards implementation
Offshore wind power projects in Finland are being planned in territorial waters, where several projects are currently underway. Some of these have already completed zoning and are preparing for permitting. In Finland’s exclusive economic zone (EEZ), multiple companies hold research permits, enabling them to conduct environmental impact assessments, among other studies. The selection of project developers for these areas will be conducted through a competitive bidding process prepared by the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment and implemented by the Energy Authority.
Renewables Finland emphasizes the importance of ensuring that these competitive processes are transparent and efficient and that operators are chosen primarily based on qualitative criteria.
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The data on planned wind power projects is based on information provided by project developers and includes projects from preliminary planning to construction. During the latest update, several projects that had been inactive for years were removed from the statistics.
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