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Finlandās first commercial-scale offshore wind farm underway
The work is already in full swing in KorsnƤs off the west coast of Finland where one of the most significant industrial projects in the country is in progress. To achieve carbon neutrality by 2035 and to enhance Finland's energy self-sufficiency, [...]
Fingrid’s final report refines the preliminary connection possibilities for offshore wind power
Seven potential connection points for offshore wind power have been identified in mainland Finland for the 2030s. These enable the connection of up to 9 gigawatts of offshore wind power capacity to the main grid. The identified connection points are located [...]
What Will Finland Look Like in 2040 in the Sectoral Low-Carbon Roadmaps?
Below we present an editorial published by the Finnish Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment. The author - Katja Tuokko is a Senior Specialist in the Energy Department of the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment. She has been involved in [...]
KorsnƤs Offshore Wind Project ā Pioneering Finlandās Green Energy Future
Finland is on the brink of a major transformation in renewable energy with the development of its first industrial-scale offshore wind farm in KorsnƤs, a small coastal community near Vaasa. This ambitious project, led by Vattenfall in collaboration with MetsƤhallitus, highlights [...]
Finnish Government Launched Coordination Group to Advance Offshore Wind Development
Finland's Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment has established a coordination group to accelerate offshore wind power development. The group will work on creating a comprehensive "situation picture" of the sector, coordinating the timeline, and selecting sites for offshore wind projects [...]
Estonian and Finnish cooperation on the protection of underwater energy transmission connections
The Estonian Ministry of Climate and Finlandās Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) concerning the protection and repair of underwater energy infrastructure. The Underwater Energy Infrastructure MoU was signed by Minister of Climate and the [...]
OX2 to manage a 211 MW wind farm in Finland
OX2 has signed an asset management agreement for PiiparinmƤki wind farm with Nuveen Infrastructure. Under the agreement, OX2 will be responsible for the technical, commercial and financial management of the PiiparinmƤki wind farm, to ensure optimal asset performance on the behalf [...]
Partnership Formed to Boost Finnish Offshore Wind Market
Etha, Sitowise, and Pondera have formed a strategic alliance to enhance the development of offshore wind projects in Finland. This partnership aims to deliver a wide range of services across the entire project lifecycle, offering expert solutions to bring Finnish offshore [...]
Finnish governmentĀ submited legislative proposal on offshore wind power in the exclusive economic zone
In its plenary session on October 3rd, the Finnish governmentĀ decided to submit a government proposal to Parliament for legislation on offshore wind power in the exclusive economic zone.Ā According to Renewables Finland assessment swift progress would enable the rapid initiation of [...]
Ensuring Finlandās Electricity Supply for Winter 2024ā2025: Fingrid’s Outlook
As winter approaches, Fingrid, Finlandās electricity transmission system operator, has released an assessment of the nation's electricity supply for the 2024ā2025 winter season. According to Fingrid, Finlandās electricity supply should remain stable, provided there are no major disruptions in domestic production [...]
Government Action plan to promote offshore wind power in Finland has been published
In October 2023, the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment appointed a working group to examine ways to improve Finlandās competitive position in offshore wind power production compared with other Baltic Sea countries and to promote other targets on offshore wind [...]
Planned wind power projects in Finland enable new industrial investments
According to Renewables Finland there are currently a large number of wind power projects planned in Finland, offering a rapid and cost-effective way to increase clean energy production in our country. This generally creates the conditions to attract significant industrial investments [...]
Comprehensive Surveys Advance KorsnƤs Offshore Wind Project
During the summer, more than 10 experts with training in fisheries, hydrobiology, limnology and research diving will be at sea, as well as engineers specializing in marine research and measurements. The teams have worked throughout the project area, including both the [...]
EIB provides ā¬450 million to Prysmian to facilitate electricity transmission and distribution in Europe
Operations will take place in Finland, Italy and France. The new funds will go towards manufacturing extra-high-voltage submarine power cables and high-voltage onshore cables, and other upgrades to existing cables. The project supports the objectives of REPowerEU, for which the EIB [...]
Finnish Wind Power Association: 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 [...]
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