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Press releases
Renewables Finland: Balancing power has a role to play – winter energy support should drive new solutions
Industrial electrification and new investments are increasing electricity consumption, creating a growing need for both new electricity generation and flexibility. According to Renewables Finland, flexibility in the power system should primarily be developed on market terms through flexible electricity consumption, energy storage, electricity generation and well-functioning transmission connections. If new balancing capacity is supported with […]
1.10.2026
Tiedotteet
Decision-Maker Barometer: Climate benefits emerge as the most important societal benefit of wind and solar power
According to the Decision-Maker Barometer published by Renewables Finland, a clear majority of politicians and public officials want to see more wind and solar power in Finland. In addition to positive climate impacts and emissions reductions, the key benefits of renewable energy are seen to include strengthening Finland’s security of supply and energy self-sufficiency, enabling […]
16.9.2026
Statistics
Planned BESS projects 1/2026
Download below the statistical summary of BESS projects under planning in Finland as of June 2026. The next update will be published in the beginning of 2027. Planned BESS Projects, June 2026 The project list can be ordered in Excel format from Renewables Finland either as a single purchase (€790 + VAT) or as an […]
9.9.2026
Press releases
Nearly 12 GW of battery storage planned in Finland – 1 GW under construction
Nearly 12 gigawatts (GW) of battery storage capacity is planned in Finland, according to project statistics compiled for the first time by Renewables Finland. In July, Finland’s total battery storage capacity stood at just over 1.6 GW, while nearly 1 GW of new capacity is currently under construction. Batteries help balance the power system by […]
9.9.2026
Statistics
Planned solar power projects 2/2026
Download below the statistical summary of solar power projects under planning in Finland as of June 2026. The next update will be published in the beginning of 2027. Planned Solar Power Projects 2/2026 The project list can be ordered in Excel format from Renewables Finland for €500 + VAT. The list is free of charge […]
26.8.2026
Press releases
26 GW of new solar power capacity planned – number of construction-ready projects growing rapidly
According to Renewables Finland’s updated project portfolio, more than 26 gigawatts (GW) of utility-scale solar power is currently being planned in Finland. As many as 77 projects (4.6 GW) have already been granted building permits by municipalities. The capacity of projects with building permits has increased by around one gigawatt in just six months. Satakunta […]
26.8.2026