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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
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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
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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
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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
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Heikki Peltomaa appointed as new Chair of Renewables Finland: Renewable energy and the affordable electricity it enables are the key drivers of Finnish industry
The Annual General Meeting of Renewables Finland (formerly the Finnish Wind Power Association) has elected a new board for the 2025–2026 term. Heikki Peltomaa, CEO of wpd Finland, was elected Chair of the Board for the fourth time. Renewables Finland represents the three largest sectors of domestic renewable energy: onshore wind, offshore wind, and solar […]
2.5.2025
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Government’s policy proposals threaten expansion of clean electricity production
Clean electricity is Finland’s key asset and competitive advantage in attracting green industrial investments. The greatest potential for rapidly increasing electricity production lies in onshore wind power, which is the most cost-effective way to add new electricity capacity in Finland. Renewables Finland considers the wind power-related proposals in the government’s mid-term mid-term policy review as […]
24.4.2025