The role of solar power generation and energy storage in Tampere Finland

How important is solar PV storage in Finland's energy system?

In an EnergyPLAN simulation of the Finnish energy system for 2050, approximately 45% of electricity produced from solar PV was used directly over the course of the year, which shows the relevance of storage. In terms of public policy, several mechanisms are available to promote various forms of RE.

What is the storage capacity of water tank thermal energy storage in Finland?

Water TTESs found in Finland are listed in Table 7. The total storage capacity of the TTES in operation is about 11.4 GWh, and the storage capacity of the TTES under planning is about 4.2 GWh. Table 7. Water tank thermal energy storages in Finland. The Pori TTES will be used for both heat and cold storage.

Are energy storage systems growing?

There has especially been growth in utility-scale battery energy storage systems, with about 0.2 GWh currently in operation and a further 0.4 GWh planned. A similar growth in thermal energy storage systems, with about 39 GWh in operation and a further 176 GWh under planning, has been reported.

How has energy storage changed over the years?

The review shows that in recent years, there has been a notable increase in the deployment of energy storage solutions. There has especially been growth in utility-scale battery energy storage systems, with about 0.2 GWh currently in operation and a further 0.4 GWh planned.