Solar Road Map for Finland
prepares a road map for solar energy in Finland up to year 2010
identifies RTD needs and catalyzes industrial development
assesses
the potential of solar energy in reducing GHG emissions
The goal of the Solar Road Map project was to prepare an action plan for solar energy in Finland. This includes both national targets for solar energy utilization and industrial activities. The strategy was completed in late 2001 and realization will start in spring 2002.
The goal set for solar energy in the national climate strategy is close to 0.1 TWh/a by year 2010. This will necessitate 120,000 m2 of solar heating systems and 22 MWp of PV in Finland.
The project was part of the National Technology Agency's Climtech programme (climate change). Solar Road Map (2000-2001) is coordinated by SOLPROS.
Further information
Short description of the Solar Road Map project (May 2002). Solar Road Map brochure
Summary report of the National Action Plan for Solar Energy (August 2002)
More information on the Climtech programme can be found from the links Tekes or VTT