How much solar energy does Finland produce a year?

Areas with the most favorable conditions can produce roughly twice the solar electricity that Finland does. In the best areas, the total radiant energy is about 2500 kWh per square meter a year. In Finland, the corresponding figure is approximately 900 kWh per square meter – slightly more in the most southern parts and slightly less up north.

Why is Finland a good place to install solar panels?

"Finland’s advantage is its low atmospheric temperature, which improves the efficiency of solar photovoltaic cells. The colder it gets, the better the solar panels work. Solar panels can also withstand snow loads if they are installed following directions.

Is solar electricity a viable alternative to self-consumption in Finland?

In Finland, solar electricity has so far been a financially competitive alternative only if the self-consumption rate has been high. Now, however, the situation is changing, as solar farms are being built to produce electricity to sell directly to the main grid.

Who makes Salo solar panels?

Salo Solar designs, sells and builds comprehensive turnkey solar electricity systems. Salo Tech manufactures and sells high-quality Finnish SALO® solar panels. Salo Automation designs and builds production lines and machines meant for the production of solar panels. Salo Energy builds solar parks and invests in local solar electricity.

How much energy does a solar panel produce?

In Southern Finland, a solar panel with a surface area of one hectare has an energy production potential equivalent to 330 hectares of forest, which has an annual yield of ten cubic meters per hectare.

Are solar panels a good investment in winter?

Wall panels produce a great deal of energy on sunny winter days – especially in March, when the sun is out more and the snow reflects light, increasing radiation in the direction of the panels. Solar panels are becoming more frequent, as they are being installed in grocery stores, offices and public buildings.