How much does solar energy cost in Finland?

Off-grid installations equipped with batteries cost between 3,500 euros and 5,000 euros per kilowatt. In Finland, self-consumption of solar energy is exempt from grid charges and electricity taxes (up to a maximum of 800 megawatt hours per year). Companies and municipalities receive subsidies of 24 to 40 percent if they invest in photovoltaics.

Is solar power a real thing in Finland?

Many Finns are already familiar with solar power: solar panels can be found on the roofs of many homes, summer cottages and workplaces. As technology develops, industrial-scale solar power production is also becoming more common in Finland. Finland is undergoing a major energy transition.

Is solar irradiation a good idea in Finland?

The annual solar irradiation at least in southern Finland is comparable to Central Europe. The cold weather and the dust-free environment is an advantage, Auvinen points out. This is also confirmed by Matthi Lehtonen, operator an outdoor tracker array (6.2 kilowatts) on a farm in the Helsinki metropolitan area.

How much does a solar generator cost?

According to Auvinen, prices for larger grid-connected solar generators of more than one megawatt fell below 1,000 euros per kilowatt. Rooftop arrays currently cost between 1,300 and 2,000 euros. Off-grid installations equipped with batteries cost between 3,500 euros and 5,000 euros per kilowatt.

Do you get a tax subsidy if you invest in solar?

Companies and municipalities receive subsidies of 24 to 40 percent if they invest in photovoltaics. However, this subsidy does not apply to residential buildings and building societies. But the installation of solar systems on private homes is subject to tax advantages of up to 10 percent of the total investment.