Finland closes last coal-fired power plant
- Finland has permanently closed its last coal-fired power plant, marking the end of coal energy for the country, according to Helen.
- The closure is expected to reduce Helen's CO2 emissions by 50 percent and Helsinki's total emissions by nearly 2 percent.
- Finland's reliance on coal has dropped to less than 1 percent, with wind power supplying a quarter of the energy since 2020.
- Minister of Climate and the Environment Sari Multala acknowledged that the phase-out of coal was achieved ahead of schedule and praised the determination of energy companies.
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Helsinki ends coal era with Salmisaari plant closure
Helsinki has shut down its final coal-fired power plant, marking a major step in the city's shift towards carbon neutrality. The Salmisaari power plant ceased operations on 1 April, ending more than a century of coal use in the Finnish capital. The closure is expected to reduce Helsinki’s carbon dioxide emissions by 30 percent compared to 2024. It also signifies the near-complete end of coal-burning for energy in Finland.
Finland's last coal-fired power plant closes
Finland's last coal-fired power plant is closing permanently. The closure will enable energy group Helen to reduce its carbon dioxide emissions by 50 percent and Finland's total emissions by almost 2 percent, according to the company's calculations.
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