energiamaisemassa
Energiamaisemassa is Finnish for "the energy landscape" and refers to how energy production, infrastructure, and related land use shape and are perceived within a landscape. The term is used in planning, landscape architecture, and environmental assessment to describe the spatial arrangement, visibility, scale, and cultural meaning of energy systems in a given area. Core elements include generating facilities such as wind turbines, solar parks, hydro facilities, and biomass plants, as well as transmission corridors, substations, and access routes. The energy landscape interacts with natural features (topography, water bodies, vegetation) and cultural elements (settlements, historic routes, recreational use), influencing how a place is experienced by residents and visitors.
In planning practice, energiamaisemassa assessments evaluate the visual impact and broader landscape implications of energy projects.
Mitigation strategies focus on minimizing intrusion and preserving identity, through approaches such as sensitive siting and