Solar Power Finland brings together key players in the solar power industry for a day of inspiring talks, networking, and collaboration. The event will be held at Kaapelitehdas, Helsinki, on Thursday, 22 May 2025.
| 8:30 | Doors open & Breakfast |
| 9:30 | 1. Session – Politics |
| Seminar opening Piia Heikkinen, Nordi |
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| Key Note Sari Multala, Ministry of the Environment |
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| Finnish Solar Power - heading high Klaara Tapper, Renewables Finland |
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| European perspectives on solar PV Catarina Augusto, SolarPower Europe |
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| 10:50 | Break |
| 11:30 | 2. Session – Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) |
| Electricity system of the future and BESS Antero Reilander, Fingrid Oyj |
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| BESS: investments, funding & profitability Ossi Ikonen, Alight & Miika Pilli, Neoen |
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| 12:45 | Networking lunch |
| 14:00 | 3. Session – Solar Panel: Towards market-driven approach |
| Host: Aleksi Lumijärvi, Enordic Oy | |
| Panelists: Veli-Matti Heimonen, Solnet Group & Elina Kärkimaa, Etha Oy & Heikki Siniharju, Fortum Oy & Saku-Matti Mäki, OX2 | |
| 15:00 | Coffee break |
| 15:45 | 4. Session – Sustainability & circularity |
| Sustainability of energy systems - main challenges and opportunities Paolo Perani, ABB Electrification Distribution Solutions Division |
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| TBA | |
| Closing the seminar Piia Heikkinen, Nordi |
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| 17:00 | Cocktail hour & Sun terrace |
| 18:00 | Networking evening & dinner |
| 00:00 | Doors close |
Our doors swing wide at 8:30 AM (UTC+3).
First ever Solar Power Finland event will be held at Kaapelitehdas, with access through The Glass Courtyard lobby. Look out for the distinctive Solar Power Finland-flags marking the entrance.
Location: Kaapeliaukio 3, 00180 Helsinki.
This year the event will be held in ”Kaapelitehdas”. Situated in Helsinki’s Ruoholahti district, Cable Factory was the biggest building in Finland when it was completed in 1954. Initially it was a production site for marine cables. Later on, Finland’s first supercomputer was located here. Nowadays, Cable Factory is a place of culture, events, and museums. Cable Factory is easily reachable by metro or tram.
Helsinki Airport has multiple transport connections to Helsinki metropolitan area and around Finland. Whether you arrive at the airport by car, train, taxi, bus, or bike, you will have an easy access to the terminal.
Public transport
Metro: Ruoholahti (600 m)
Tram: line 8 (stop Kaapelitehdas)
Buses: lines 15, 21, 21N, 22, 112N, 192T (nearest stop Salmisaari)
You can find routes and timetables from the Helsinki Regional Transport Authority’s Journey Planner.
Taxi
The closest taxi rank is at the Ruoholahti metro station. If you book a taxi from Cable Factory, ask to be collected on Kaapeliaukio 3 or on the Tallberginkatu side.
Here’s a good hotel with walking distance to Kaapelitehdas:
Holiday Inn Helsinki West – Ruoholahti
Sulhasenkuja 3, 00180 Helsinki
hihw@holidayinnhelsinki.fi
Tel: +358 300 308484
https://finland.ihg.com/en/hotels/holiday-inn-helsinki-west-ruoholahti/
We also recommend these hotels with easy access to metro and trams to Kaapelitehdas:
Original Sokos Hotel Presidentti
Eteläinen Rautatiekatu 4, 00100, Helsinki
presidentti.helsinki@sokoshotels.fi
+358 20 1234 608
https://www.sokoshotels.fi/en/helsinki/sokos-hotel-presidentti
Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna
Asema-Aukio 2, 00100, Helsinki
vaakuna.helsinki@sokoshotels.fi
+358 20 1234 610
https://www.sokoshotels.fi/en/helsinki/sokos-hotel-vaakuna
Holiday Inn Helsinki City Centre
Elielinaukio 5, 00100 Helsinki
+358 9 54255 000
sales@holidayinnhelsinki.fi
https://www.finland.holidayinn.com/hotellit/holiday-inn-helsinki-city-centre
1. Please store your coat in the cloakroom
2. Your sign-in will be under the company name, no tickets needed
3. Please help yourself to some breakfast
4. Relax and enjoy
If you need to make changes to your ticket or require assistance, please contact our customer service at: support@solarpowerfinland.fi
You can also update the name, title, and company information via Lyyti on your own, up to two weeks before the event.
According to our cancellation policy, all tickets come with a 14-day refund right. Please note that cancellations are not possible within 14 days of the event.
Full terms and conditions:
https://www.windfinland.fi/policy/
If you have a seminar ticket, you are warmly welcome to join us for cocktails after the seminar from 17:00 to 18:00.
Holders of an evening dinner ticket are also invited to the cocktail hour starting at 17:00.
If you’re unsure about your ticket type, don’t hesitate to contact our customer service at:
support@solarpowerfinland.fi
Instead of traditional speaker gifts, we are making a donation to Ukraine through the Finnish Red Cross on behalf of all our speakers.
In addition, we will donate one euro for each feedback response received.
There is no official dress code for the event – come as you are.
That said, most of our guests tend to dress in business casual style.
The event is organized by Renewables Finland, which represents the three largest investors in renewable energy in Finland: onshore wind, offshore wind, and solar power.
The association’s advocacy work also covers energy storage solutions built alongside solar and wind power projects.
Founded in 1988, Renewables Finland promotes knowledge-sharing and supports the development and deployment of renewable energy in Finland.
We’ve allocated much time for networking, including breaks, an extended lunch, a dedicated cocktail hour, and the entire evening.
You can leverage our Networking App to discover new contacts and schedule meetings.
Additionally, our spacious partner area offers plenty to see, and right in the heart of the exhibition area, you’ll discover the Meeting Point.
Please note that only attendees who have given their consent will appear on the list. The list is intended for use by event participants and partners only.
All participants will receive access links to the networking platform approximately two weeks before the event.
The platform allows you to discover potential clients and partners, and to schedule meetings with them both before and during the event.
Solar Power Finland comprises two primary areas: the Seminar Hall and the Exhibition Hall.
The Seminar Hall serves as the venue for our seminar program during the day.
The Exhibition Hall is the epicenter of networking activities and features dining areas and a bar for your convenience.
Dining is situated at the far end of the Exhibition area, where we have four buffet lines, including a designated station for special dietary needs. You have the option to savor your meal while standing or taking a seat. Additional seating is available on the upper level for your convenience.
Throughout the day, our offerings include a delightful breakfast, coffee breaks, a coffee-accompanied lunch, some afternoon coffee, and as the day winds down, a selection of cocktail bites and sparkling wine.
For dinner, we present an buffet accompanied by a couple of glasses of wine.
Our cuisine showcases the flavors of local Finnish ingredients, featuring fish and game.
Our bar offers a variety of beverages, including mild, strong, and non-alcoholic options. The bar officially commences service at 11 am and remains open until 00:30 am. We only accept card payments.
Solar Power Finland is organized by Renewables Finland.
Address: Yliopistonkatu 34 B 17, 40100 Jyväskylä, Finland