1000 wh power station factory in Finland

How many power plants are there in Finland?

the number of power plants in Finland. In Finland, there are approximately 120 energy companies producing electricity and about 400 power plants, more than half of which are hydroelectric power plants. Finland’s electricity generation is fairly distributed compared with many other European countries.

How is electricity produced in Finland?

Electricity is produced in Finland in a versatile way with various different energy sources and production methods. The most important energy sources for electricity generation are nuclear power, hydropower, wood fuels and the fast-growing wind power sector.

Why is hydropower important in Finland?

Hydropower is the ultimate balancing power that maintains the balance between the consumption and production of electricity and ensures the operation of the electricity system. With renewable hydropower as a support, weather-dependent wind and solar power production can be increased, and Finland can achieve its climate targets.

Where is kymijarvi power station?

This article is part of the Global Bioenergy Power Tracker, a Global Energy Monitor project. Kymijarvi power station is an operating power station of at least 95-megawatts (MW) in Kymijarvi, Päijät-Häme, Finland with multiple units, some of which are not currently operating. The map below shows the exact location of the power station.