Promotion in Finland
Updated: 07.01.2019
Author: Karl Wikberg
Summary of support schemes
In Finland, the production of heat from renewable energies is subsidised through various support schemes and investment aids.
- A fixed “Heat bonus” is paid for heat produced by CHP plants working on biogas and wood fuel.
- Investment supports are available for the construction of production facilities using renewable energies.
- Investment support is available for farmers to support the construction of heat plants working on renewable energy.
Technologies
“Heat bonus” is allocated to heat produced by CHP plants working on biogas and wood fuel. In case of other support schemes, subject to certain conditions, all RES technologies may be eligible.
Statutory provisions
- Act No. 1396/2010 (Laki uusiutuvilla energialähteillä tuotetun sähkön tuotantotuesta – Act on the Production Subsidy for Electricity Produced from Renewable Energy Sources)
- Decree No. 1397/2010 (Valtioneuvoston asetus uusiutuvilla energialähteillä tuotetun sähkön tuotantotuesta – Regulation on Production Subsidy for Electricity Produced from Renewable Energy Sources)
- Decree No. 241/2015 (Valtioneuvoston asetus maatilan investointituen kohdentamisesta – Government Decree on the Allocation of Farm Investment Aid)
- Regulation No. 1063/2012 (Valtioneuvoston asetus energiatuen myöntämisen yleisistä ehdoista – Government Decree on General Conditions for Granting Energy Aid)
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