Is solar power a real thing in Finland?

Many Finns are already familiar with solar power: solar panels can be found on the roofs of many homes, summer cottages and workplaces. As technology develops, industrial-scale solar power production is also becoming more common in Finland. Finland is undergoing a major energy transition.

Why is industrial-scale solar power production becoming more common in Finland?

As technology develops, industrial-scale solar power production is also becoming more common in Finland. Finland is undergoing a major energy transition. Moving away from imported fossil fuels and towards local, clean energy production will create the basis for new industrial investment.

What is Finland's solar power production capacity?

At the end of 2023, Finland's installed solar power production capacity was approximately 1,000 MW, most of which was micro-generation. The total capacity increased by more than 300 MW over the year.

Where is solar PV potential found in Finland?

Explore the solar photovoltaic (PV) potential across 50 locations in Finland, from Ivalo to Karis. We have utilized empirical solar and meteorological data obtained from NASA's POWER API to determine solar PV potential and identify the optimal panel tilt angles for these locations.

Why is Finland a good place to install solar panels?

"Finland’s advantage is its low atmospheric temperature, which improves the efficiency of solar photovoltaic cells. The colder it gets, the better the solar panels work. Solar panels can also withstand snow loads if they are installed following directions.

What is the most powerful photovoltaic solar plant in Finland?

In 2015, the Kaleva Media printing plant in Oulu became the most powerful photovoltaic solar plant in Finland, with 1,604 solar photovoltaic (PV) units on its roof. Although the city of Oulu, located near the Arctic Circle, has only two hours of weak sunlight in December, the photovoltaic cells work almost around the clock in the summer.