How much solar power does Finland have?

According to the preliminary data of the Energy Authority, at the end of 2023, Finland had approximately 1,000 MW of installed solar power production capacity, 936 MW of which was micro-generation and 50 MW from industrial-scale power plants. Unconnected capacity totalled approximately 23 MW.

How much solar power does Finland have in 2023?

The total capacity increased by more than 300 MW over the year. According to the preliminary data of the Energy Authority, at the end of 2023, Finland had approximately 1,000 MW of installed solar power production capacity, 936 MW of which was micro-generation and 50 MW from industrial-scale power plants.

How many solar projects are there in Finland?

Seven of the projects are located in Finland and focus entirely on solar photovoltaic installations. The remaining two, both in Estonia, will expand onshore wind generation. Combined, the projects will deliver 445.65 megawatts (MW) of new renewable energy capacity by 2028.

Is industrial-scale solar power growing in Finland?

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.

What is the future of solar power in Finland?

In the coming years, the growth of solar power in Finland is expected to accelerate. The first large-scale solar power plants, exceeding 100 megawatts, are currently under construction or in the permitting phase. Based on these projects, Finland’s industrial solar power capacity is set to multiply rapidly.

How does renewables Finland track the development of solar power in Finland?

Renewables Finland currently maintains three up-to-date lists and statistics that track the development of solar power in Finland. The first is an annual statistic covering operational solar power projects, while the second lists projects under construction and third lists .