When will offshore wind power be available in Finland?
The Finnish government plans to hold a tender for offshore wind power areas in the country’s exclusive economic zone, expecting bidding to be launched at the end of , at the earliest. Offshore wind turbines. Source: LICengineering (www.liceng.dk).
When will Finland launch its first offshore wind tender?
The President of Finland has signed a bill that enables the country to organise its first tender for offshore wind development in the exclusive economic zone (EEZ). With the new legislation set to enter into force on 1 January , the government is looking to launch the first offshore wind tender in the autumn of next year.
How many wind power projects are planned in Finland?
According to Renewables Finland annual survey of wind power projects, by January , wind power projects worth about 61 600 megawatts (MW) had been published on land in Finland. The share of projects planned for the sea is about 46 100 MW. Download a summary of wind power projects planned in Finland (updated 01/).
Is offshore wind energy construction profitable in Finland?
The profitability of offshore wind energy construction in Finland is expected to increase as offshore wind technology develops. The development of electricity market prices will also have an impact on the profitability of projects.
What is the Finnish act on offshore wind power?
The Finnish Act on Offshore Wind Power in the Exclusive Economic Zone will clarify the regulation of projects in the exclusive economic zone, which has been deficient until now, according to Finland’s Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment.
What is a Finnish offshore wind tender?
Under the newly enacted legislation, Finnish offshore wind tender consists of three parts: the government selecting the offshore wind areas, the Energy Authority organising the competitive tendering for the area, and the selection of the tender winner (s) which are granted the exclusive right to apply for a permit for a certain area.
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"This decision is of historic proportions and will lead Finland to strong growth in clean energy production. Wind power from the sites to be auctioned is expected to increase Finland's
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Under the proposal, the Government will seek out areas suitable for windfarms and the Finnish Energy Authority will organise a competitive tendering of the areas.
Projects under planning
Finnish wind power projects can be viewed on map. The list of planned projects in Finland can be ordered in excel format from Renewables Finland as an individual order (€ 790 + VAT) or as
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The Act on Offshore Wind Power in the EEZ entered into force at the beginning of year . The Offshore Wind Power Act sets out the framework for the procedure for
Projects and wind turbines in Finland
Read about wind power production, the impacts of wind power projects and their various stages and the economic viability of wind power production. Suomen uusiutuvat maintains three up-to

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