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Finnish Wind Power Association expands its activities to solar power
The annual meeting of the Finnish Wind Power Association (FWPA) decided yesterday that the association will expand its activities not only to wind power but also to industrial-scale solar power. With this extension, the association’s activities will cover a more significant part of the Finnish renewable energy field. At its annual meeting on 18 April […]
19.4.2024
Press releases
The greatest investment potential in the green transition is in wind power
According to the project review by the Finnish Wind Power Association (FWPA), Finland has plans for over 130,000 megawatts of wind power. In terms of investment potential, this amount translates to over 200 billion euros in investments. A significant number of these investments are already under construction, with more than three billion euros worth of […]
3.4.2024
Press releases
Wind power production increased by 25% in 2023 – domestic wind power increases electricity availability
More wind power is being built rapidly in Finland, which increases Finland’s energy self-sufficiency and energy security due to the uncertainty in the energy supply caused by the geopolitical situation. Domestic wind electricity production increased by 25 percent compared to the previous year. Wind power has grown into one of our most significant forms of […]
31.1.2024
Statistics
Projects under planning 1/2024
Download below the summary of statistics on wind power projects in planning at the end of 2023 in Finland. The statistics will be updated next time in August 2024. Finnish wind power projects can be viewed also on map. The project list can be ordered in excel format from FWPA (€ 500 + VAT). The list […]
30.1.2024
Press releases
Wind power could cover Finland’s doubling need of electricity
According to recent wind power project statistics, the growth of wind power in Finland is on a strong foundation: a record amount of almost 135 gigawatts (GW) of new wind power capacity is planned for land and sea. In practice, the extensive wind power project portfolio means that even if the electrification of society and […]
29.1.2024
Press releases
Finland’s wind power statistics 2023
Year 2023 was the second busiest wind power construction year in our history. During 2023, 212 new wind turbines came on-line in Finland. The pace of construction in the coming years will increase our wind power capacity, as new projects are being actively developed both onshore and offshore. At the same time, economic uncertainty, rising […]
12.1.2024