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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...

For months now, the energy crisis has been a part of the everyday life in Europe. Everybody is talking about heating costs, the rise in the price of liquid fuel and the dramatic increase in the price of electricity.

The EU is aiming to be climate neutral by 2050, which will require climate action from us all.

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.

For years, wind power construction in Finland was based on state aid.

Energy lawyers are truly at the centre of action. Europe's energy shock, set off by the war in Ukraine, flung energy markets to the centre of the attention of citizens, policymakers and the media.

The Finnish Parliament is currently discussing a proposal for the amendment to the Finnish electricity and gas market legislation.

Had the initial view of the Tax Administration prevailed, the client would not have been qualified to purchase electricity with a reduced tax rate.

The new regulation would mean a shift from operator-driven to state-led selection of areas for offshore wind power projects, as is the case with Finnish territorial waters.

Finland is in a good position to become a leading country in the energy transition when measured in both the number and value of investments, and the combined value of projects...

Castrén & Snellman represented Fortum Power and Heat Oy in a precedent-setting case on the relationship between EU law and national tax legislation.

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.

Parliament has passed amendments to the so-called Act on Expropriation Permits (768/2004). The amendments, which enter into force in the beginning of February 2024...

The Energy Charter Treaty (ECT) is a multilateral agreement between states that applies to cross-border investments in the energy sector.

Foreign investors view Finland's technological prowess, skilled workforce, stable business climate, and commitment to sustainability as the primary drivers for investing in Finland

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).

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 green transition is making unparalleled strides in the Nordics. Market-based development and being open to new innovations have made Finland one of the leading countries in the energy transition.