Renewable Energy in Finland

In accordance with the objectives of the energy and climate strategy and the government program, the aim is to increase the use of renewable energy. The goal is for renewable energy to account for at least 51% of final consumption by 2030. Finland’s long-term goal is a carbon-free society.

Energy and Climate Strategy updated in 2016

Finland’s government confirmed the National Energy and Climate Strategy for 2030 on 24 November 2016. The strategy outlines concrete measures and objectives which will help Finland to achieve the energy and climate goals agreed on in the Government Programme of Prime Minister Sipilä's government and in the EU. Finland’s long-term goal is a carbon-free society.

Over 40 percent of energy is renewable

In terms of the use of renewable energy, Finland is among the leading EU countries together with Sweden, Latvia and Austria. In Sweden and Austria, water power accounts for a substantial part of the production of renewable energy. In Finland, the focus is clearly on wood and biobased, recycled fuels.

In 2022, renewable energy accounted for 41,6 per cent of total energy consumption.