Volts What's up with clean energy in Finland?
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Apr 11, 2025 Helena Sarén, Head of the Zero Carbon Future mission at Business Finland and a veteran in the clean energy sector, shares insights on Finland's remarkable journey to nearly 95% carbon-neutral electricity. She discusses Finland's pragmatic embrace of nuclear power and its ambitious goal for carbon neutrality by 2035. Helena highlights the synergy between industry and government in pushing for aggressive climate targets, and how Finland navigates energy independence amid geopolitical tensions. The conversation uncovers innovative energy solutions and sustainable forestry practices shaping the future.
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Finland's Pragmatic Energy Approach
- Finland, lacking abundant natural resources, prioritizes a diverse energy mix for resilience.
- This approach includes biomass, hydro, nuclear, wind, and solar energy sources.
Ambitious Climate Targets
- Finland aims for carbon neutrality by 2035 and carbon negativity by 2050, phasing out coal by 2029.
- The country's pragmatic approach and collaborative culture contribute to achieving ambitious climate targets.
Industry Commitment to Decarbonization
- Finnish industries actively support decarbonization, creating roadmaps and signing declarations for ambitious targets.
- This commitment demonstrates their belief in decarbonization as a path to renewal and new business opportunities.