New Finnish wind farms installed since 2018 are achieving capacity factors of up to 45%, compared with an average of 32% between 2011 and 2017, according to the Finnish Wind Power Association.
The association cited figures from the VTT Technical Research Center of Finland that showed capacity factors in 2018 were on average 10% higher than 2011.
It noted that technological development is the most influential factor in the improvement, with the newer projects often also having taller towers and longer blades than older plants.
Megatuuli board chairman Seppo Savolainen said investment decisions had been made on the Suolakangas and Saunamaa wind farms in April based on capacity factors of 45%.
He added that the average net capacity for all plants built in the next 12 months would be well over 40%.