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Wind power is the second most desired form of energy production in Finland, according to a survey of the Energy industry. Up to 90 percent of Finns have a positive or neutral attitude towards wind power. Climate change is still perceived as a threat, and wind power is a strong means of reducing climate emissions. See here on the website of the Finnish Wind Power Association for more information about the survey.

Welcome to a coffee and a chat with the planner of the Savola Wind Power Park and the representatives of Tuulikolmio at Ravintola Savo Sydäme on Thursday 30 November 2023 between 14:00 and 19:00 at a time that suits you best (Kauppatie 31, Varpaisjärvi). The aim of the workshop is to have an informal discussion about questions related to the Savola wind farm, possible concerns related to the effects of the wind power project, and how these can best be taken into account in the planning of the wind farm. Up-to-date reports related to the project can be found...

In its article, Rural Future tells how the property tax paid for wind and solar power plants increased by more than 50% this year. In Finland, income is concentrated in the municipalities of North, Central and South Ostrobothnia. The municipalities of North Ostrobothnia received a total of EUR 19.9 million more in real estate tax revenue than last year. The municipality has also made large investments in wind and solar power plants. Read more about the share of wind and solar power plants in municipalities in this article...

There are many webinar recordings on the website of the Finnish Wind Power Association, where the costs of dismantling wind turbines and the carbon footprint of wind power are presented, among other things. You can watch the recordings directly from the website, come and have a look!

According to Caruna's press release, last winter's energy crisis and the clean transition have increased Finns' interest in batteries. Large industrial electricity storage facilities are becoming more common in Finland. For example, solar panels in shopping centers can store electricity using batteries. Read more about how batteries can be used in the storage of electricity from renewable energy sources in the Maaseudtu future article here.

Considerably more wind power could be built in Finland than is currently the case. In a recent study by Lappeenranta-Lahti University of Technology LUT, Finland's wind power potential was evaluated in three different scenarios. Finland could even produce more wind power than it itself needs energy and thus some could be exported abroad. Read more about the potential of wind power in the article by Suomen Yleisradio here!

The wind power industry brings tens of thousands of man-years of work to Finns. The field is constantly looking for experts from many different areas of expertise. The industry employs, for example, lawyers, construction professionals, installers and planners. Read more about the opportunities offered by the wind power industry here on the website of the Finnish Wind Energy Association!

On October 4, 2023, Finland's largest event dedicated to wind power will be organized at the Helsinki Cable Factory, i.e. Wind Finland 2023. The event has more than 500 participants from 12 different countries and offers a great opportunity to network with other operators. Join us for networking and read more about the event here!

We are involved in supporting the young athlete Eerika Laakso on his way to the baseball world championship. Baseball, also known as Finland's national sport, inspires Eerika, who works as a locker, and she plays for Toholamim's team in the Finnish league. In all athletes, we value love for the sport, hard work ethic and positive team spirit. Cheers to training Eerika!

In its article, Ilta-Sanomat tells about the climate and energy policy vision envisioned by the government, in which fossil fuels are replaced by electricity. Fossil-free energy means electricity produced by onshore and offshore wind power, both of which are wanted in Finland. Increasing wind power needs investments, and the purpose is to attract a record-breaking investment attack to Finland. Read more about the government's plans in the article here!