Fotowatio Renewable Ventures (FRV), the renewable energy arm of Abdul Latif Jameel Energy, is making its strategic entry into the Nordic market by partnering with Finnish developer Will & Must. The collaboration will focus on developing a significant portfolio of solar projects totaling 600 MW across Finland, marking a major step for both companies and the region’s green transition.
A Strategic Development Pipeline
According to the framework development agreement, the 600 MW capacity is not a single plant but a portfolio of photovoltaic projects currently in various stages of planning. These projects are scheduled to achieve “ready-to-build” status between 2024 and 2026. This initiative supports Will & Must’s corporate goal of preparing 1,000 hectares of land for solar deployment by 2027.
Leadership Voices on the Partnership
Andrea Fontana, Managing Director of FRV Europe, highlighted the move as a key expansion. “We are excited to share our international knowledge and skills in a fascinating new market like Finland,” Fontana stated. “This is one of the most promising sectors for renewable energy, and we are confident that our offerings will be in high demand.”
The founding team of Will & Must—Matti Parpala, Mikke Vepsäläinen, and Anssi Voipio—also welcomed the partnership. “We are excitedly looking forward to cutting Finland’s emissions and rapidly accelerating the overall green transition together with FRV, which brings an unparalleled amount of experience in large-scale projects to the emerging Finnish photovoltaic market,” the team said in a joint statement.
Tapping into Finland’s Renewable Potential
Finland presents a promising solar energy market, driven by strong national commitments to decarbonization. The Nordic region is increasingly seen as ideal for photovoltaics, which complement existing wind power capacity. Favorable conditions include ample land availability, long summer daylight hours, and colder temperatures where solar cells operate more efficiently. The light-reflecting properties of snow can also boost solar panel output during winter months.
FRV’s Global Renewable Energy Footprint
This venture into Finland is consistent with FRV’s broader global expansion strategy, which includes a 24 GW project pipeline and over 50 renewable energy plants across markets such as Italy, Spain, Greece, Poland, and Chile. The company is also active in energy storage, having recently launched the 99 MW/198 MWh Clay Tye battery system in the UK with Harmony Energy. This diverse portfolio underscores FRV’s commitment to advancing renewable energy initiatives worldwide and reinforcing the long-term sustainability of its business model.
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