As the global demand for energy accelerates, the pressure to find smart energy solutions for consumption, production and distribution increases. Cold climate, dark seasons, long distances and energy intensive industry has led Finland to become one of the leading countries in smart energy. Whether your company sells electricity or has new business ideas for the energy sector, you will find opportunities in Greater Helsinki. And we are happy to help you on your journey.
Greater Helsinki is a very business-friendly economy. Liberal legislation allows energy businesses to flourish, and the freedom to choose one’s electricity supplier creates opportunities in the energy market. Finland’s progressive strategy on clean energy and efficient ICT infrastructure offer lucrative platforms to test and innovate new business models, even in real life environments.
The northernmost building stock and highest need for heating systems in continental Europe have made Finnish companies and citizens alike very energy conscious. There is a demand for business ideas for energy sector to enhance for example energy efficiency and living comfort. Luckily, we Finns are open for new technological solutions. Next generation smart grids, 5G test networks, artificial intelligence and IoT solutions and expertise are already available.
So, what are you waiting for? Come and bring your energy business to Greater Helsinki!
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Source: Finnish Energy
Finland has the largest energy cluster in Northern Europe. Still the country has an ambitious goal: to be carbon neutral by 2030. With enabling legislation and governmental support, the goal is well within reach. Clean energy is already the norm: almost 50 % of the energy consumed in Finland is renewable and almost 80 % is carbon dioxide free.
To support new clean energy business ideas the Finnish Energy Authority did a call for tenders granting production subsidies to the most cost-effective and competitive investments in 2018. An electricity producer whose power plant was approved for the premium scheme, will be paid a subsidy in order to promote renewable energy production. The subsidy will be paid for 12 years. The dates for the next rounds of tendering are not published yet.
Sources: Finnish Energy, Business Finland, Energy Authority, Smart Otaniemi
