This section contains information about photovoltaic power systems in Finland. Please select the subject of your choice:

Status PV power in Finland

• National status report 2003
  • Summary
  • Implementation of PV systems
  • Industry and growth
  • Framework for deployment - non-technical factors
  • Highlights and prospects
  • Download national status report 2003 (pdf, 38 kB) 
• Statistics: Cumulative installed PV power by sub-market
• Projects: Summary of major projects, demonstration and field test programmes
• Photovoltaic technology status and prospects by the end of 2003
• PV technology status and prospects by the end of 2002
• PV technology status and prospects by the end of 2001
• PV technology status and prospects by the end of 2000

Articles in PV power, the IEA  PVPS newsletter

• Photovoltaics in Finland - PV Power, Issue 3, September 1995

Case studies

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Photos

Villa 2000, building integrated PV elements (2,4 kWp) by Rautaruukki Oy. Helsinki University of Technology, Department of Electrical Engineering. Solar panels mounted on shading elements forming a total of 60 m2 panel area and 7 kWp peak power Lielahti Citymarket, Tampere. A photovoltaic system with a surface of 330 m and a capacity of 39 kWp [Photo courtesy of Fortum Oy] [ Top ]

Relevant web sites

• METLA, Finnish Forest Research Institute
  The Finnish Forest Research Institute (METLA) is an independent research organization under the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry. It produces research-based information for decision-makers, forest industries and practical forestry, as well as for the public at large. The website gives information about the organization, the research, services and publications.
• VTT Energy
  VTT Energy carries out impartial and high-level research and development in the fields of energy production, transmission, distribution, use, and process industry. The website describes research fields, services, cooperation and includes publications.