The increasing use of affordable wind energy in district heating plants in Finland is rapidly decreasing the demand for energy wood, with projections suggesting a potential 50% drop by the end of the 2030s.
Finland's growing reliance on cheap wind energy for district heating is leading to a significant decline in the demand for energy wood, which includes smaller diameter wood and logging residues such as tops and branches. With the summer and autumn months producing much of the district heating from wind energy, the combustion of wood is primarily relegated to the colder winter months. This shift presents a considerable challenge for companies that supply wood chips, as their supply chains have been designed to deliver wood throughout the year, highlighting a need for adaptation in this energy sector.
