Solar PV potential in Finland by location
Below is the average daily output per kW of Solar PV installed for each season, along with the ideal solar panel tilt angles calculated for various locations in Finland. Click on any location for more detailed information.
Explore the solar photovoltaic (PV) potential across 50 locations in Finland, from Ivalo to Karis. We have utilized empirical solar and meteorological data obtained from NASA's POWER API to determine solar PV potential and identify the optimal panel tilt angles for these locations.
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| Location | Subdivision | Latitude | Longitude | kWh/day Summer | kWh/day Autumn | kWh/day Winter | kWh/day Spring | Panel Tilt Angle |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ivalo | Finish Lapland | 68.6576419 | 27.5397058 | 5.05 | 0.82 | 0.18 | 3.50 | 57° South |
| Rovaniemi | Lapland | 66.5375 | 25.6811 | 5.49 | 0.97 | 0.23 | 3.58 | 55° South |
| Oulu | North Ostrobothnia | 65.0412 | 25.4225 | 5.83 | 1.06 | 0.26 | 3.78 | 53° South |
| Kempele | North Ostrobothnia | 64.9199 | 25.4935 | 5.73 | 1.12 | 0.33 | 3.89 | 53° South |
| Tyrnävä | North Ostrobothnia | 64.7697 | 25.6881 | 5.63 | 1.07 | 0.31 | 3.80 | 53° South |
| Kajaani | Kainuu | 64.2361 | 27.7396 | 5.65 | 1.10 | 0.33 | 3.64 | 53° South |
| Jakobstad | Ostrobothnia | 63.6733 | 22.7362 | 5.63 | 1.11 | 0.33 | 3.96 | 52° South |
| Pedersore | Ostrobothnia | 63.6733 | 22.7362 | 5.72 | 1.16 | 0.35 | 4.05 | 52° South |
| Iisalmi | North Savo | 63.5723 | 27.1992 | 5.76 | 1.12 | 0.38 | 3.81 | 52° South |
| Vaasa | Ostrobothnia | 63.0945 | 21.631 | 5.92 | 1.18 | 0.35 | 4.11 | 52° South |
| Översundom | Ostrobothnia | 63.0454 | 21.5112 | 5.92 | 1.18 | 0.35 | 4.11 | 52° South |
| Ylistaro | South Ostrobothnia | 62.9488 | 22.5279 | 5.70 | 1.19 | 0.41 | 4.08 | 52° South |
| Kuopio | North Savo | 62.8807 | 27.6928 | 5.69 | 1.18 | 0.41 | 3.98 | 52° South |
| Joensuu | North Karelia | 62.5808 | 29.7622 | 5.80 | 1.22 | 0.41 | 3.87 | 51° South |
| Jyväskylä | Central Finland | 62.2449 | 25.7405 | 5.55 | 1.17 | 0.43 | 3.97 | 51° South |
| Mänttä | Pirkanmaa | 62.0415 | 24.6105 | 5.55 | 1.17 | 0.43 | 3.97 | 51° South |
| Savonlinna | Southern Savonia | 61.8918 | 28.7995 | 5.82 | 1.26 | 0.45 | 3.78 | 51° South |
| Mikkeli | Southern Savonia | 61.6742 | 27.2437 | 5.65 | 1.22 | 0.43 | 3.75 | 51° South |
| Ruutana | Pirkanmaa | 61.519 | 24.0174 | 5.58 | 1.20 | 0.46 | 3.76 | 50° South |
| Nokia | Pirkanmaa | 61.4889 | 23.4711 | 5.78 | 1.28 | 0.46 | 3.95 | 51° South |
| Pirkkala | Pirkanmaa | 61.4614 | 23.6516 | 5.78 | 1.28 | 0.46 | 3.95 | 50° South |
| Tampere | Pirkanmaa | 61.4492 | 23.8557 | 5.78 | 1.28 | 0.46 | 3.95 | 50° South |
| Valkeakoski | Pirkanmaa | 61.2605 | 24.0663 | 5.66 | 1.26 | 0.48 | 3.84 | 50° South |
| Rekikoski | Satakunta | 61.1994 | 22.8797 | 5.78 | 1.28 | 0.46 | 3.95 | 50° South |
| Rauma | Satakunta | 61.1343 | 21.5068 | 6.22 | 1.39 | 0.41 | 4.37 | 50° South |
| Lappeenranta | South Karelia Region | 61.0663 | 28.188 | 5.82 | 1.26 | 0.45 | 3.78 | 50° South |
| Hämeenlinna | Kanta-Häme | 60.9884 | 24.4634 | 5.72 | 1.40 | 0.50 | 3.96 | 50° South |
| Lahti | Paijat-Hame Region | 60.9706 | 25.6501 | 5.72 | 1.40 | 0.50 | 3.96 | 50° South |
| Kouvola | Kymenlaakso | 60.862 | 26.7013 | 5.91 | 1.39 | 0.50 | 3.98 | 50° South |
| Riihimäki | Kanta-Häme | 60.7536 | 24.7711 | 5.72 | 1.40 | 0.50 | 3.96 | 50° South |
| Hyvinkää | Uusimaa | 60.6378 | 24.8645 | 5.72 | 1.40 | 0.50 | 3.96 | 50° South |
| Raisio | Southwest Finland | 60.4916 | 22.0881 | 5.88 | 1.45 | 0.51 | 3.99 | 50° South |
| Järvenpää | Uusimaa | 60.4677 | 25.0794 | 5.64 | 1.34 | 0.47 | 3.88 | 50° South |
| Nurmijärvi | Uusimaa | 60.4666 | 24.8233 | 5.64 | 1.34 | 0.47 | 3.88 | 50° South |
| Naantali | Southwest Finland | 60.4656 | 22.0111 | 5.88 | 1.45 | 0.51 | 3.99 | 50° South |
| Turku | Southwest Finland | 60.46 | 22.3119 | 5.88 | 1.45 | 0.51 | 3.99 | 50° South |
| Kerava | Uusimaa | 60.4109 | 25.0936 | 5.72 | 1.40 | 0.50 | 3.96 | 50° South |
| Tuusula | Uusimaa | 60.4102 | 25.0095 | 5.64 | 1.34 | 0.47 | 3.88 | 49° South |
| Kaarina | Southwest Finland | 60.4072 | 22.3886 | 5.88 | 1.45 | 0.51 | 3.99 | 50° South |
| Piispanristi | Southwest Finland | 60.4063 | 22.3223 | 5.80 | 1.39 | 0.49 | 3.91 | 49° South |
| Porvoo | Uusimaa | 60.3969 | 25.6542 | 5.72 | 1.40 | 0.50 | 3.96 | 50° South |
| Klaukkala | Uusimaa | 60.3942 | 24.7568 | 5.72 | 1.40 | 0.50 | 3.96 | 50° South |
| Lohja | Uusimaa | 60.3016 | 24.146 | 5.72 | 1.40 | 0.50 | 3.96 | 50° South |
| Söderkulla | Uusimaa | 60.2856 | 25.3239 | 5.72 | 1.40 | 0.50 | 3.96 | 49° South |
| Vantaa | Uusimaa | 60.2641 | 24.7892 | 5.72 | 1.40 | 0.50 | 3.96 | 49° South |
| Kauniainen | Uusimaa | 60.2167 | 24.7225 | 5.72 | 1.40 | 0.50 | 3.96 | 49° South |
| Espoo | Uusimaa | 60.1977 | 24.6774 | 5.72 | 1.40 | 0.50 | 3.96 | 49° South |
| Otaniemi | Uusimaa | 60.1816 | 24.8368 | 5.72 | 1.40 | 0.50 | 3.96 | 49° South |
| Helsinki | Uusimaa | 60.1719 | 24.9347 | 5.72 | 1.40 | 0.50 | 3.96 | 49° South |
| Karis | Uusimaa | 60.0842 | 23.6902 | 5.88 | 1.45 | 0.51 | 3.99 | 49° South |
Solar Panel Tilt Angle in Finland
So far based on Solar PV Analysis of 50 locations in Finland, we've discovered that the ideal angle to tilt solar PV panels in Finland varies between 57° from the horizontal plane facing South in Ivalo and 49° from the horizontal plane facing South in Karis.
These tilt angles are optimised for maximum annual PV output at each location for fixed-panel solar PV installations. If you click on one of the locations above, there is further detail on ideal seasonal tilt angles as well (in case your solar panels are adjustable).
Depending on where you are based in Finland, the ideal angle to tilt your solar panels will vary by approx 8 degrees (between 57° from the horizontal plane facing South and 49° from the horizontal plane facing South).
Finland solar PV Stats as a country
Finland ranks 59th in the world for cumulative solar PV capacity, with 404 total MW's of solar PV installed. This means that 0.30% of Finland's total energy as a country comes from solar PV (that's 41st in the world). Each year Finland is generating 73 Watts from solar PV per capita (Finland ranks 45th in the world for solar PV Watts generated per capita). [source]
Are there incentives for businesses to install solar in Finland?
Yes, there are incentives for businesses wanting to install solar energy in Finland. The Finnish government offers a range of financial support and tax incentives for businesses that invest in renewable energy sources such as solar power. This includes grants, loans, and tax deductions. Additionally, the government has set up a feed-in tariff system which guarantees a fixed price for electricity generated from renewable sources such as solar power.
Do you have more up to date information than this on incentives towards solar PV projects in Finland? Please reach out to us and help us keep this information current. Thanks!
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