A 2025 Update on Utility-Scale Energy Storage
While the energy storage market continues to rapidly expand, fueled by record-low battery costs and robust policy support, challenges still loom on the horizon—tariffs, shifting tax incentives, and supply chain uncertainties
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The aim is to promote energy investment and energy infrastructure projects that reduce greenhouse gas emissions in Finland and support the country''s 2035 carbon neutrality
Engineering, Procurement and Construction
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6 FAQs about [Utility scale ESS project financing options in Finland 2026]
Will Finland support energy investments in 2022 – 2026?
On 16 December 2021, the Government issued a decree that will allow support to energy investments under Finland’s Recovery and Resilience Plan in 2022–2026. The aim is to promote energy investment and energy infrastructure projects that reduce greenhouse gas emissions in Finland and support the country’s 2035 carbon neutrality target.
Which energy storage technologies are being commissioned in Finland?
Currently, utility-scale energy storage technologies that have been commissioned in Finland are limited to BESS (lithium-ion batteries) and TES, mainly TTES and Cavern Thermal Energy Storages (CTES) connected to DH systems.
Is energy storage a viable solution for the Finnish energy system?
This development forebodes a significant transition in the Finnish energy system, requiring new flexibility mechanisms to cope with this large share of generation from variable renewable energy sources. Energy storage is one solution that can provide this flexibility and is therefore expected to grow.
Can ESSs solve intermittent power production in Finland?
The growth of wind deployments influences both the electricity system and the electricity markets. ESSs are one main solution to tackle intermittent power production, but in Finland, there are so many wind projects in the pipeline that ESSs alone cannot solve this issue.
How much funding is available for energy investments in Finland?
The amount of available funding will total about EUR 520 million. The Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment and Business Finland will announce the first call for applications in the next few days. The Sustainable Growth Programme has specified the following amounts of funding to energy investments:
What factors influence the development of energy storage activities in Finland?
Several parameters are influencing the development of energy storage activities in Finland, including increased VRES production capacities, prospects to import/export electricity, investment aid, legislation, the electricity and reserve markets and geographic circumstances.