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Statistics
Wind power statistics 06/2025
According to Renewables Finland’s half-year statistics a total of 85 new wind turbines with a combined capacity of 542,6 megawatts were built in Finland during the first six months in year 2025.
3.7.2025
Statistics
Solar power statistics 06/2025
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 three years. By the end of June 2025, Finland had over 251 megawatts of operational industrial solar power.
1.7.2025
Press releases
Utility-scale solar power is growing – new Land Use Act brings risks
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
Press releases
Offshore wind power offers multi-billion euro opportunities for Finnish industry – subcontracting chain plays a key role
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
Press releases
Government on the verge of a mistake: new land use act threatens to undermine industrial green transition investments
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
Press releases
Renewables Finland has gathered the industry’s best biodiversity practices and is aiming for nature-positive wind and solar energy
Climate change is a major driver of biodiversity loss in northern ecosystems, and wind and solar power are essential tools in fighting it. Renewables Finland, representing large-scale wind and solar power, is committed to advancing the green transition while strengthening biodiversity. Together with its member companies, Renewables Finland has set a shared biodiversity goal for […]
14.5.2025