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Challenges to be solved in the transition towards clean energy system
In order to phase out fossil fuels from the Finnish energy system and to secure the transition towards clean district heating and cooling systems, we need to solve the following challenges: Profitability of clean energy investments The recent IPCC report emphasized the need to reduce greenhouse gases as fast as possible to avoid the most […]
Clean electricity production must increase massively to replace fossil fuel combustion
In the fossil fuel-free energy scenario for Finland, the share of electricity will increase by about 50% replacing fossil fuels. More electricity will be needed to supply power for the heat pumps in district heating networks and buildings, and electric vehicles in the transport sector. Also steel industry and other industries need clean electricity in […]
Finnish energy system can be made 100% fossil free
In Finland, 40% of the total energy consumption including electricity, heating, transport, and industry is still based on fossil fuels. Fossil fuels can be replaced mainly by electricity-generating technologies using wind, solar, biofuels and nuclear as primary energy sources. This means that a higher degree of electrification is needed in both the heating and transport […]
Clean district heating and cooling system – how can it work?
The following concept for clean district heating and cooling consists of multiple renewable energy sources, co-generation of heating and cooling, as well as energy storage technologies in both the district heating network and in buildings. Already today, IT systems with smart control and automation functionalities can connect renewable energy units, storages, and buildings in a […]
Transition research offers a formidable platform for co-creation
Transition research can be used as a conceptual basis for working on pathways of change with diverse groups of people. The Smart Energy Transition project and Sitra implemented its own transition arena on energy during 2017. Transition research was also discussed in the Smart Energy Transition research seminar on June 7, 2018, with keynote speaker […]