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Waste heat In Finland, it is estimated that about 130 TWh of waste heat will be generated, of which the amount of waste heat currently utilised as district heat is about 3 TWh. The potential for waste heat, which is still technically reasonably ex...https://tem.fi/en/waste-heat
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7.8.2025 | Finland is known as a country of responsible use of nuclear energy. Safety comes always first. Responsibility includes ensuring the funds required for nuclear waste management and for the decommissioning of facilities. An extensive legislative reform is, however, required to streamline regulation and licensing. The reform process is also driven by the need to take account of new technologies and the profitability challenges of the sector.https://tem.fi/en/-/column-reform-of-nuclear-energy-legislation-to-streamline-regulation-and-prepare-the-ground-for-future-projects
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Kuopion Energia Oy small modular reactor plant producing district heating Kuopion Energia Oy is a company operating in the energy sector, and it is wholly owned by the City of Kuopio. The company’s operations include energy production, district he...https://tem.fi/en/kuopion-energia-small-modular-reactor-plant
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26.4.2026 | On 26 April 2026, Minister of Climate and the Environment Sari Multala visited Ukraine to attend memorials commemorating the Chornobyl nuclear power plant accident 40 years ago and to participate in a high-level meeting on improving the plant safety. She also took part in a G7+ meeting in Kyiv to discuss support for Ukraine for the winter of 2026–2027 amid Russia’s continuing attacks on energy and civilian targets.https://tem.fi/en/-/minister-sari-multala-attends-40th-anniversary-commemoration-of-chornobyl-nuclear-accident-in-ukraine
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Renewable Energy in Finland Finland is one of the world leaders in the utilisation of renewable sources of energy, especially bioenergy. The key target in promoting renewable energy is to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and move away from the ener...https://tem.fi/en/renewable-energy
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Energy The objective of energy policy is to proceed consistently towards a sustainable climate-neutral society, making use of the potential for growth. The principal tasks of the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment are to develop the energ...https://tem.fi/en/energy
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Responsible final disposal of spent nuclear fuel The spent nuclear fuel from the operational Finnish nuclear power plants is intended to be disposed of at a final disposal facility to be built in Olkiluoto, Eurajoki. The planned facility has an ab...https://tem.fi/en/final-disposal-of-spent-nuclear-fuel
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Posiva to apply for an operating licence for a spent nuclear fuel disposal facility first in the world On 30 December 2021, Posiva Oy submitted to the Government an operating licence application referred to in the Nuclear Energy Act for an encapsu...https://tem.fi/en/posivas-operating-licence
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15.4.2026 | Appendix 1 International consultation document Kuopion Energia Oy Environmental impact assessment of a small mod- ular reactor (SMR) plant Environmental impact assessment programme Annex 1 International consultation summary document March 2026 Kuo...https://tem.fi/documents/1410877/259763426/Appendix_1_International_consultation_document.pdf/4445b8a4-ccd0-7779-6e6a-aba56e986052?t=1776231826767
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15.4.2026 | Kuopion Energia Oy Environmental impact assessment of a small mod- ular reactor (SMR) plant Environmental impact assessment programme Annex 1 International consultation summary document March 2026 Kuopion Energia Oy Environmental impact assessment...https://tem.fi/documents/1410877/259763426/Kuopion_Energia_SMR_EIA_Program_International_consultation_summary_Engli%2010132710_1_1.pdf/c837fb29-51d5-2b20-a684-4d3d3c37266b?t=1776231820959
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Fifth application round for energy investments under Finnish RRP The aim of the aid scheme is to promote energy investment and energy infrastructure projects that are in line with Finland’s Recovery and Resilience plan and that reduce greenhouse g...https://tem.fi/en/fifth-application-round-for-energy-investment-aid
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Sustainable Growth Programme funding to companies from the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment and government agencies under its purview Recovery funding promotes the renewal of economic structure and the competitive advantage of Finnish c...https://tem.fi/en/funding-available-to-companies-under-the-sustainable-growth-programme
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25.3.2026 | A study describing the alternatives and costs of nuclear energy promotion as well as its effects on the electricity market has been published. The report commissioned by the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment and produced by AFRY Management Consulting Oy was submitted to Minister of Climate and the Environment Sari Multala on 25 March 2026.https://tem.fi/en/-/new-report-highlights-means-costs-and-impacts-of-increased-promotion-and-use-of-nuclear-power
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The Government’s climate targets are ambitious: carbon neutrality by 2035, and nearly fossil-free energy production in the course of the 2030s. The wide-ranging changes required to achieve these targets demand vigorous policies and consistent action. At the same time, however, one has to ensure social justice and the competitiveness of businesses. Paths to carbon neutrality involve major uncertainties.https://tem.fi/en/-/miten-hiilineutraaliin-yhteiskuntaan-paastaan-ja-mita-se-maksaa-
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Energy technologies Climate change mitigation creates enormous global markets for clean solutions. Improving air quality and ensuring energy security will also create markets for energy technologies. The Finnish versatile energy system enables the...https://tem.fi/en/energy-technologies
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15.4.2026 | Kuopion Energia Oy Miljökonsekvensbedömning för småskaligt kärn- kraftverk Program för miljökonsekvensbedömning Bilaga 1 Sammanfattning för internationellt samråd Mars 2026 Kuopion Energia Oy Miljökonsekvensbedömning för småskaligt kärnkraftverk M...https://tem.fi/documents/1410877/259763426/Kuopion_Energia_SMR_MKB_Program_Sammanfattning_f%C3%B6r_internationellt_samr%C3%A5%2010132718_1_1.pdf/c7ec5078-0bd3-49ff-3341-67287c37d082?t=1776232673405
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15.4.2026 | Bilaga 1 Dokument för internationellt samråd Kuopion Energia Oy Miljökonsekvensbedömning för småskaligt kärn- kraftverk Program för miljökonsekvensbedömning Bilaga 1 Sammanfattning för internationellt samråd Mars 2026 Kuopion Energia Oy Miljökonse...https://tem.fi/documents/1410877/259699226/Bilaga-1-Dokument-f%C3%B6r-internationellt-samr%C3%A5d.pdf/2249cbac-4043-082f-045b-e9494872eeb7?t=1776234707207
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REPowerEU application round for energy investments under Finland’s Recovery and Resilience Plan The aim of the aid scheme is to promote clean transition investments that are in line with the REPowerEU chapter of Finland’s Recovery and Resilience p...https://tem.fi/en/fourth-application-round-for-energy-investment-aid
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18.10.2018 | The Finnish Government proposes that coal-fired power and heating generation be banned as of 1 May 2029. It submitted the coal ban bill to Parliament on 18 October 2018. The Government also proposes measures to promote the use of transport biofuels and biofuel oil for heating and machinery.https://tem.fi/en/-/lakiehdotukset-kivihiilikielto-2029-lisaa-biopolttoaineita-liikenteeseen-seka-biopolttooljya-lammitykseen-ja-tyokoneisiin
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24.2.2026 | Energy and Climate Roadmap 2050 Report of the Parliamentary Committee on Energy and Climate Issues on 16 October 2014 Publications of the Ministry of Employment and the Economy Energy and the climate 50/2014 Energy and Climate Roadmap 2050 Report ...https://tem.fi/documents/1410877/3437254/Energy+and+Climate+Roadmap+2050+14112014.pdf/0f4f3e3b-5f24-44b7-9b14-0df4fddf5a62?version=1.1&t=1771921653950