Solar And Wind Power Projects Affected By Amendments To The Act On Expropriation Permits

Finland's Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment is preparing urgent amendments to the Electricity Market Act that would fundamentally reshape how network operators allocate scarce grid capacity. The proposed priority system would rank connection requests into four distinct groups, with electricity storage facilities receiving the lowest priority while small consumption sites and critical infrastructure secure top placement.

Finland is currently experiencing an unprecedented interest in the construction of grid energy storage facilities. With more than 30 GW of new requests for storage connection, preventative restrictions have been placed on...

Green hydrogen is planned to replace fossil fuels, particularly in industries that are difficult to electrify. In Finland, hydrogen projects of approximately EUR 13.3 billion are being planned.

On Friday, 12 December 2025, the Finnish Parliament approved amendments to the Act on Mined Minerals Tax that will significantly increase the tax burden on mined minerals as of 1 January 2026.

The need for data centre capacity has increased significantly in recent years, and the breakthrough of digitalisation and creative artificial intelligence will further accelerate this development.

The Finnish government has introduced a proposal (HE 42/2025) to amend the Act on expedited permit procedures for...

Hallitus antoi torstaina 8.5.2025 hallituksen esityksen useista muutoksista sähkömarkkinalakiin, joilla pyritään turvaamaan sähkötuotannon ja kasvavan kulutuksen kuormien integroiminen kantaverkkoon ja suurjännitteiseen jakeluverkkoon sujuvasti ja kustannustehokkaasti.

On 23 June 2025, the Finnish Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment issued a draft Government Decree on Offshore Wind Power in the Exclusive Economic Zone ("EEZ") ("Decree") for public consultation.

Energy security is not simply a question of price levels, however. It is a matter of investment, competitiveness and the overall functioning of the economy.

The European Commission adopted a Clean Industrial Deal State Aid Framework (CISAF) on 25 June 2025 to support implementation of the goals set out in the Clean Industrial Deal (see our Legal Alert on the Deal).

The Finnish government has proposed establishing a national data centre register with mandatory reporting obligations for operators of facilities with at least 0.5 MW IT power demand. The draft legislation would require detailed disclosures about ownership, energy consumption, infrastructure needs, and operational plans, with the National Emergency Supply Agency maintaining oversight and enforcement authority.

A new guidance note by the Commission helps operators in the European Union to identify sanctions circumvention and assess the related risks. The note presents an overview of aspects...

Finland's Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment is preparing urgent amendments to the Electricity Market Act that would fundamentally reshape how network operators allocate scarce grid capacity. The proposed priority system would rank connection requests into four distinct groups, with electricity storage facilities receiving the lowest priority while small consumption sites and critical infrastructure secure top placement.

The geopolitical situation, tightening regulation and the growing importance of national security are having a significant impact on investments and acquisitions in the defence sector.

Finland is currently experiencing an unprecedented interest in the construction of grid energy storage facilities. With more than 30 GW of new requests for storage connection, preventative restrictions have been placed on...

Real estate transactions in Finland present unique legal requirements that distinguish them from other jurisdictions. From mandatory notary presence and formal execution procedures to permit requirements for non-EU buyers and complex pre-emption rights held by municipalities and the State, navigating Finnish property law demands careful attention to procedural details and strategic timing.

Green hydrogen is planned to replace fossil fuels, particularly in industries that are difficult to electrify. In Finland, hydrogen projects of approximately EUR 13.3 billion are being planned.

The Supreme Administrative Court of Finland (SAC) has recently issued three rulings concerning the tax exemption regime of investment funds in section 20a of the Income Tax Act (ITA).

In 2013, Y Combinator, one of Silicon Valley's most influential startup accelerators (known for backing companies like Airbnb, Dropbox, and Stripe), introduced a financing instrument...

Finland is set to implement sweeping reforms to its foreign direct investment screening regime, expanding mandatory authorisation requirements to all foreign investors including those from EU and EFTA countries. The new legislation will cover a significantly broader range of sectors including critical infrastructure, data centres, energy projects, and strategic raw materials, while introducing mandatory screening for greenfield investments for the first time.