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Advocacy for industrial and property-specific solar power strengthens
The growth of solar power production in Finland is progressing rapidly, and to grow sustainably, the industry needs a predictable and stable operating environment. The advocacy for domestic solar power is diversifying and strengthening, as from now on, solar power advocacy will be carried out by two associations. The Finnish Solar Energy Association (Suomen Aurinkoenergiayhdistys […]
1.8.2024
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Finnish Wind Power Association is now Renewables Finland
Finnish Wind Power Association expands its activities to include not only wind power but also industrial-scale solar power and will operate under the name Renewables Finland. Wind and solar power are the fastest way to promote domestic renewable energy production, which in turn will enable a sustainable green transition. With the extension, Renewables Finland will […]
30.7.2024
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Wind power becoming the largest renewable electricity producer in 2024
According to statistics compiled by Finnish Wind Power Association in June, wind power construction continues to be strong. At the beginning of the year 2024, 60 new power plants with a total capacity of 377 megawatts were built in Finland. Including the turbines to be completed in the rest of the year, a total of […]
2.7.2024
Statistics
Wind power statistics, first half of 2024
At the end of June 2024, there were a total of 1660 operating wind turbines in Finland. 60 new wind turbines were built (377 MW) during the first six months of 2024 throughout Finland. At the end of June 2024, Finland’s wind power capacity was 7 322 megawatts (MW).
2.7.2024
Press releases
The growth story of offshore wind in Finland slowed down, but not ended
The Government has taken a negative decision on 16 applications for offshore wind energy in the EEZ. The rejection decision means that the development of the offshore wind projects concerned will be delayed. It is important to ensure the positive development of offshore wind power in Finland, as offshore wind power, due to its high […]
3.5.2024
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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