Finnish electricity production emissions drop to one-tenth

Finland’s electricity production has reached historically low emission levels. Compared to 2010, emissions from electricity production have decreased to one-tenth, according to new figures from the energy sector. Nuclear power remains the largest source, accounting for 39 percent of production.

For the first time, wind power has become the country’s second-largest electricity producer with a 25 percent share. This puts it ahead of hydropower, which now accounts for 18 percent. Fossil fuels represent 2.7 percent of production, while solar power contributes 1.5 percent.

“The role of electricity production has shifted from being a source of emissions to becoming an emissions reducer,” says Jukka Leskelä, CEO of Finnish Energy Industries.

New production records

Several production records were set during the year. Total electricity production reached 14,369 megawatts in January. Wind power achieved its highest level at 6,922 megawatts in November, while solar power peaked at 783 megawatts in June.

Consumption increases

Electricity consumption rose by 3.4 percent during the year. The increase is primarily driven by data centers and electric heating boilers, while industrial consumption decreased, particularly in the chemical and metal industries.

The number of electric vehicles in Finland continues to rise. Statistics now show 118,000 fully electric cars and 167,000 plug-in hybrids. Together, these vehicles account for approximately one percent of the country’s total electricity consumption.