Wind power – a renewable and clean source of energy Wind will be one of the main renewable energy sources to generate electricity in the future. With excellent wind conditions in our home markets, and with increased efficiency through larger rotors and economies of scale, wind power will be a key part of our move to zero-emissions electricity production. ForTheDoers Blog How are things going with wind power at Fortum? Check out For the Doers blog with Joonas Rauramo. Read the blog here Renewable Renewable energy Wind is a one of the most important renewable energy sources. Low emissions Zero emissions No CO₂ is released into the atmosphere when electricity is generated with wind turbines. Solutions for sustainable cities Improved efficiency Advancement in wind turbine technology has improved efficiency. Fortum Wind Power key figures 982 megawatts (MW) of capacity 260 wind turbines 1,800+ megawatts (MW) of new wind farms in our development portfolio Growth in wind power production Wind power plays a key role in Fortum’s strategy. Over the last few years we have taken many steps to growth. We are currently operating 260 wind turbines with our partners. Those turbines have 982 megawatts (MW) of capacity, which lights up a city of 900,000 homes. And more is on the way! We are currently working on building more wind power: we have more than 1,800 MW at various stages in the process of getting the permits and planning ready for the construction of brand new wind farms in the Nordics and Russia. Wind power has endless potential Wind power is an increasingly important source of renewable energy, as its potential is unlimited. No fuel is used when producing electricity from wind, so no emissions are released into the air. Also, the carbon emissions during the construction phase are offset by the renewable energy the wind farm produces within six months of a wind farm’s operation. Advancements in wind turbine technology with all larger rotor and taller turbines have increased power capacity. Today’s wind turbines are more powerful and more efficient. As part of our commitment to a clean energy future, we will continue to invest in wind power. See more of our latest news about wind power. Press release Fortum has finished the construction of two new wind parks in the Nordics More about the two new wind parks Press release Fortum diversifies its wind power cooperation in Russia More about wind power cooperation in Russia Wind power Learn more about our wind power plants See all our power plants here Wind power and the environment Using wind power, a renewable energy source, is one of the ways to slow down global warming. The environmental impact of wind power is mainly connected to the infrastructure requirements of wind turbines and the electricity grid. Strict requirements defined by the regulatory authorities must be fulfilled in order to minimise the environmental impacts during the construction and operation of a wind farm. FAQ - Wind power What is wind power? How does wind power work? How is wind power used? What happens when there is no wind? Where is wind energy used? What is the carbon impact of wind power? Did you find what you were looking for? 5 responses Yes Partly Not at all Back to top You are here: Fortum Our company Our energy production Wind power Wind 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