Overview
Kokkola tv 1 ja 2 is a 2 MW onshore wind farm in Finland, owned by Innopower Oy. It contributes to Finland's renewable energy targets under the EU Renewable Energy Directive.
Kokkola tv 1 ja 2 is an onshore wind farm located in the Kokkola region of Finland. With a capacity of 2 MW, it is a small-scale wind energy facility owned by Innopower Oy. The plant is operational and feeds renewable electricity into the Finnish grid. The facility operates under Finland's national renewable energy framework, which aligns with the EU Renewable Energy Directive III (2023/2413) targeting 42.5% renewable energy by 2030. Finland has strong wind resources, particularly in coastal areas like Kokkola, and supports wind development through feed-in tariffs and grid connection guarantees. As a small wind farm, Kokkola tv 1 ja 2 contributes to local energy independence and reduces reliance on fossil fuels. Its environmental impact is limited due to its scale, though wind farms in the region must manage bird and bat interactions and visual landscape effects. The facility supports Finland's goal of carbon neutrality by 2035.
Environmental context
The Kokkola region features a coastal landscape with mixed forests and agricultural land, providing moderate wind resources. Onshore wind farms like this one require careful siting to minimize visual impact and avoid sensitive bird migration routes. The small capacity (2 MW) reduces land-use footprint compared to larger installations. Grid integration is manageable at this scale, supporting local distributed generation.
Frequently asked questions
Kokkola tv 1 ja 2 is located in the Kokkola region of Finland, near the coast of the Gulf of Bothnia.
Kokkola tv 1 ja 2 has a capacity of 2 megawatts (MW), making it a small-scale onshore wind farm.
The wind farm is owned by Innopower Oy, a Finnish energy company.
Finland aims for carbon neutrality by 2035 and aligns with the EU Renewable Energy Directive III, targeting 42.5% renewable energy by 2030. Small wind farms like Kokkola tv 1 ja 2 contribute to this by adding distributed renewable capacity.
Onshore wind farms in Finland must address visual landscape impact, bird and bat collisions, and noise. Siting often avoids protected areas and migration routes. Small-scale projects like this have lower land-use impact.