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Solar power year 2024: rapid growth and bright forecasts

The construction of industrial-scale solar power has picked up pace in Finland, with significant growth in both capacity and the number of projects over the past two years. Currently, solar power is produced in more than 20 Finnish municipalities, with the total capacity of industrial-scale solar power exceeding 120 megawatts. Industrial-scale solar power, defined as […]

9.1.2025

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Wind Power Year 2024: Finland’s Wind Power Capacity Grew by 20%

The year 2024 was once again an active one for wind power construction in Finland, marking the second busiest year in our wind power history. During 2024, Finland’s total wind power capacity grew by 20%. The completed wind power projects represent an investment of over €1.8 billion for the country. A total of 235 new […]

8.1.2025

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Finnish onshore wind power is being built without government subsidies

Up to 70 percent of Finland’s more than 8,200 MW wind power capacity has been built on a market-based model without government subsidies. Considering the relatively young age of the sector, the newest projects have long been constructed without any subsidy funding. Finland’s first market-based wind farms were built in 2019, and the pace of […]

19.12.2024

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Municipal elections 2025: the significant role of municipalities in advancing renewable energy and nationwide vitality

In next spring’s municipal elections, decisions will be made not only about Finnish renewable energy projects but also about the future of Finland’s economic growth. Municipalities play a direct role in many key aspects of renewable energy projects. Renewables Finland believes that municipalities’ decision-making authority and influence must remain strong in the preparation phase of […]

4.12.2024

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Renewables Finland’s proposals for the growth summit

The Finnish government is currently compiling measures to accelerate Finland’s growth. The role of renewable energy as an enabler of economic growth is essential. Therefore, Renewables Finland has prepared a list of measures to promote the green transition and drive Finland’s growth. Finland now has a unique opportunity to leverage the potential of renewable energy […]

27.11.2024

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Decision-Maker Barometer: Wind and solar have strong support from policymakers

Renewables Finland conducted a comprehensive survey on the opinions of national and regional political decision-makers and officials regarding domestic industrial-scale wind and solar power. The survey results indicate that wind and solar power are strongly viewed as integral parts of the future energy system, and there is clear support among decision-makers and officials for expanding […]

7.11.2024

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