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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!

Welcome to listen to the webinar on wind farm dismantling costs on August 29. from 15:30 to 16:30. In the webinar, the stages at the end of the wind turbine's life cycle are presented, as well as explanations of the dismantling costs. Go here to the website of the Finnish Wind Energy Association and sign up for the webinar!

The Talouselämä article tells about the effect of the materials of the wind turbine towers in terms of recycling costs. A steel tower wins over a hybrid tower in terms of costs, because you have to pay for recycling concrete, unlike the money you get from steel. The lifespan of wind turbines varies from 20 to 35 years, and their owner is responsible for dismantling the tower and restoring the area. Read more in the article, which is the most common type of tower here in Finland!

The Suomen Tuulivoimayhdistys (STY) considers it good that, according to the Petteri Orpo government's program, Finland is committed to the previously defined climate goals. The government program outlines that the operating conditions of wind power will be developed and the increase in electricity production will be taken care of. These are good goals, because a long-term energy policy is extremely important. Read more about the outline of the government program in the Finnish Wind Energy Association's press release.

Åland's northern sea areas are being studied more closely than ever in order to find out where wind turbines could be built. In Åland's marine regional planning, the area is limited to the territorial water boundary of the province. OX2 and Ilmatar have both done floor mapping and environmental studies in the area, for the actual analysis of environmental impacts. Based on the analysis of the seabed, plans can be drawn up in the future for power plant establishment solutions and locations. Read more about the mapping of Åland's sea areas in the news of Suomen Yleisradio here!

According to statistics prepared by the Finnish Wind Power Association in June, the second largest amount of wind power capacity is being built in Finland this year. At the end of June, there are a total of 1,468 wind turbines producing clean energy in Finland. This spring, new wind power was also ready for production in the Eastern Lapland region in Salla and Kemijärvi. Around 180 more power plants are expected to be completed during the rest of the year. The good pace of wind power construction started at just the right moment, when domestic energy has...