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There is already a solution to data centre electricity demand – more than 7 GW of renewable electricity is ready to be built in Finland
The growing electricity demand of data centres has raised questions about whether Finland will have sufficient electricity supply in the future. Finland currently has more than 7.2 gigawatts (GW) of permitted onshore wind and solar power projects ready for construction. In addition, more than 64 GW of projects are currently in the zoning or permitting […]
16.6.2026
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Industrial investment is picking up in Finland – renewable electricity will not be a bottleneck
According to the latest investment survey by the Confederation of Finnish Industries (EK), business investment outlooks are showing signs of recovery. While investments in the energy sector are not currently increasing, the implementation of many industrial projects depends on access to competitive electricity that can be built quickly and cost-effectively. Finland is exceptionally well positioned […]
11.6.2026
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Solar power strengthens Finland’s energy system – rapid growth and an expanding role
Solar power is rapidly becoming a key part of Finland’s renewable energy system. It complements wind power, balances fluctuations in generation and produces electricity especially during summer, when electricity demand is highest due to cooling needs in facilities such as data centres. The Solar 2026 event highlights that the role of solar power is no […]
19.5.2026
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Heikki Peltomaa to continue as Chair of Renewables Finland
Renewables Finland has elected a new board for the 2026–2027 term at its Annual General Meeting. At the board’s constitutive meeting, Heikki Peltomaa, CEO of wpd Finland, was re-elected as Chair for the fifth time. Renewables Finland is an advocacy organisation for utility-scale wind and solar power, as well as related energy storage solutions. The […]
4.5.2026
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The Land Use Act conflicts with the Government Programme – undermines the development of renewable energy
The proposed new Land Use Act could significantly change the conditions for building renewable energy in Finland. The government proposal, which advanced to Parliament last week, introduces a 50-hectare zoning threshold for solar power and stricter distance requirements between wind turbines and residential areas. These changes directly affect investments in the sector, risk slowing the […]
21.4.2026
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Finland now has over 10 gigawatts of wind and solar power
Finland has reached a significant milestone in renewable energy: the combined capacity of domestic wind power and utility-scale solar power has exceeded 10 gigawatts (GW). This is three times the total capacity of Finland’s hydropower and corresponds to roughly 6–10 large nuclear reactor units. Fast-to-build and cost-effective wind and solar power are key drivers of […]
17.4.2026