Solar power - unlimited source of energy Solar power is the key to a clean energy future. Every day, the sun gives off far more energy than we need to power everything on earth. That’s why we’re investing heavily in solar plants and why we are now offering solar kits to our customers in Finland, Norway and Sweden. Renewable Renewable Solar panels produce electricity by transforming the continuous flow of energy from the sun to electricity. Low emissions CO₂-free No harmful emissions are released into the air when electricity is produced by solar panels. Cost efficient Low operating costs The photovoltaic process that transforms sunlight into electricity doesn’t require any fuel and has no variable costs. Key numbers for 2021 (including associates) 948 MWp operating capacity 9 Operational solar power plants in India and Russia 116 MWp under construction Limitless solar energy The sun provides more than enough energy to meet the whole world’s energy needs, and unlike fossil fuels, it won’t run out anytime soon. As a renewable energy source, the only limitation of solar power is our ability to turn it into electricity in an efficient and cost-effective way. Solar energy - a clean source No greenhouse gas emissions are released into the atmosphere when you use solar panels to create electricity. And because the sun provides more energy than we’ll ever need, electricity from solar power is a very important energy source in the move to clean energy production. No fuel to burn After solar panels have been installed, operational costs are quite low compared to other forms of power generation. Fuel isn’t required, and this means that solar power can create large amounts of electricity without the uncertainty and expense of securing a fuel supply. Solar power and the environment As a renewable CO2-free power source, the environmental impact of solar power is significantly smaller than other power generation methods. The impact is mainly related to the production and supply of the special materials and metals that are required to produce solar panels. The location and the water used to clean the solar panels also affect the environment. We are working hard to find alternative ways to clean our solar panels. FAQ – Solar power What is solar power? How do solar panels work? Are solar panels expensive? What are the advantages of solar power? Solar panels Solar power kits for your home Find your kit Solar solutions Solar power for business Request a quote Energy production Our power plants Fortum has over 150 power plants in total: hydro, CHP (combined heat and power), condensing, nuclear, solar and wind. Get to know our power plants Did you find what you were looking for? 59 responses Yes Partly Not at all Back to top You are here: Fortum Our company Our energy production Solar power Solar power About us This is Fortum Strategy Open positions Our energy production Fortum worldwide Covid-19 information Services Fortum Battery Solutions Turbines and generators Power plant O&M and performance Find charging stations Fortum Circo® Recycled Plastics Licensing and safety design Investors In focus Reports and presentations Share information Calendar and events Corporate governance Contact us Our offices Media contacts Investor Relations Supplier inquiries Sales contacts Give feedback Raise a concern Follow us on social media Legal information Data privacy and cookies Legal Notice © Fortum 2021. All rights reserved We use cookies to personalize content and ads, to provide social media features and to analyze site usage. We also share information about your use of our site with our social media, advertising and analytics partners. You can manage and disable cookies in your own browser. Read "instructions for browser settings". More options to manage your preferences in "Cookie settings". For more information, see ourCookie Policy. Cookie Settings Close