Wind power produced the second most electricity among all production methods in Finland last year. Its share of electricity production grew significantly during the year, overtaking hydropower, which had long held the second position. Wind power already accounted for 24 percent of total electricity consumption in Finland for the year. Solar power is also seeing substantial growth, with industrial-scale solar power beginning to appear in electricity production statistics.
In 2024, wind power generated 19.8 terawatt-hours (TWh) of electricity, making it Finland’s second-largest electricity production method after nuclear power. It covered 24 percent of electricity consumption and 25 percent of electricity production. Solar power is also becoming a visible part of Finland’s energy system, producing 1.1 TWh in 2024, accounting for 1.4 percent of electricity consumption and production.
Wind power is currently Finland’s fastest-growing method of electricity production and has been developed since 2019 entirely on market terms without state subsidies. In fact, 70 percent of all Finnish wind power has been built without any state support.
“Wind power’s advantages go beyond its market-driven and emissions-free nature; it also has rapid growth potential unmatched by any other energy source currently in Finland. Major industrial investments tied to the green transition, such as hydrogen projects, require large amounts of clean electricity, which only wind power can deliver within a short timeframe,” commented Anni Mikkonen, CEO of Renewables Finland.
The rapid growth of wind power is also a key reason Finland has achieved electricity self-sufficiency. However, full energy system self-sufficiency and climate neutrality are still goals to be reached.
“Wind power is a significant driver of a cleaner and more sustainable energy system overall. As an enabler of a hydrogen economy, wind power provides solutions for decarbonizing industries, transport, and heating. It is essential that no measures are taken to weaken the investment environment for the sector if we want to ensure wind power growth and progress in the green transition in Finland,” Mikkonen emphasized.
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