Catalytic aqueous phase reforming of biorefinery water fractionsPekka Simell, VTT, consortium leaderJuha Lehtonen, Aalto University

Change in Business Ecosystems for Local Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency - Better Energy Services for Customers (USE)Miimu Airaksinen, VTT, consortium leaderPaula Kivimaa, Finnish Environment Institute

Conversion of light to transport fuels through integrated optoelectronic cell factoriesIlkka Tittonen, Aalto University, consortium leaderMerja Penttilä, VTT

Decentralizing Finland’s energy regime: The triggers and dynamics of transitionJanne Hukkinen, University of Helsinki, consortium leaderMika Järvinen, Aalto UniversityPeter Lund, Aalto University

Evaluating Smart Incentives in Social Formation of Energy ChoicesGiulio Jacucci, University of Helsinki, consortium leaderTarja Häkkinen, VTTMarko Turpeinen, Aalto University

Rational design of non-noble metal (electro)catalyst materials for energy conversion applicationsKari Laasonen, Aalto University, consortium leaderTanja Kallio, Aalto UniversityEsko Kauppinen, Aalto University

Improved Modelling of Electric Loads for Enabling Demand Response by Applying Physical and Data-Driven Models (RESPONSE)Pertti Järventausta, Tampere University of Technology, consortium leaderSeppo Hänninen, VTTMikko Kolehmainen, University of Eastern Finland

Tackling the Challenges of a Solar Community Concept in High LatitudesKai Siren, Aalto University, consortium leaderJaakko Aspara, Svenska HandelshögskolanMd. Munjur E. Moula, University of Helsinki

Sustainable production concepts on integrated biorefining industryAri Pappinen, University of Eastern Finland, consortium leaderJuha Tanskanen, University of Oulu

Thermophotonic energy conversion for efficient heating and cooling in buildingsHarri Lipsanen, Aalto University, consortium leaderMircea Dorel Guina, Tampere University of TechnologyJukka Tulkki, Aalto University

Improving the value of variable and uncertain power generation in energy systems (VaGe)Hannele Holttinen, VTT, consortium leaderSami Niemelä, Finnish Meteorological Institute

Harnessing consumer for a flexible energy system architecture ”Flexible customer”Matti Lehtonen, Aalto University, consortium leaderMatti Liski, Aalto University

Converting the surplus of intermittent renewable energy to carbon-negative advanced biofuel (coRENE)Ville Santala, Tampere University of Technology

International Joint ProjectsEnergy Research (Academy of Finland and DST, India)

Influence of Clouds and Atmospheric Aerosols on Solar energy in India and FinlandHeikki Lihavainen, Finnish Meteorological Institute

Novel Semiconductor Nanowire PhotovoltaicsHarri Lipsanen, Aalto University

Photovoltaic (PV) based grid-interactive and off-grid electricity systemJarmo Partanen, Lappeenranta University of Technology

New Indigo ERA-NET Energy

Multi-Functional Nanocomposite Materials for Low-temperature Ceramic Fuel CellsPeter Lund, Aalto University

Stabiliz EnergyKari Mäki, VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland

Low-Cost and Efficient MFC Materials for Bioelectricity Production from Waste MaterialsJaakko Puhakka, Tampere University of Technology

Window Integrated Solar Collector (WISC)Jussi Toppari, University of Jyväskylä

NEW ENERGY, FUNDED PROJECTS

NEW ENERGY ACADEMY PROGRAMME

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Energy is a challenge for all of society. The New Energy Academy Programme, uses science to turn this challenge into an opportunity. The programme seeks a future based on multi-energy solutions.

Under the New Energy programme, researchers will be looking to, for instance, develop better energy services for consumers, increase the controlled and sus-tainable flexibility and decentralisation of the energy system, and improve the utilisation of water fractions from biorefineries. They will also look into the use of cell factories in producing fuels and developing novel heating and coo-ling methods. Another aim is to increase knowledge of efficient and affordable energy storage and the opportunities of wind and solar energy.

As the energy revolution kicks into high gear, it is very important to know where the cutting edge of science lies internationally, and to keep pace with it. The main objective of the New Energy programme is therefore to substantially improve the international competitiveness of both energy research and the energy industry.

The programme comprises 20 projects. Thirteen of these have been formed by one or several Finnish research units. International collaboration is an essential part of the programme. In international projects, each national research unit receives funding from its national funding agency. Three of the projects inclu-ded in the programme involve research co-funded by the Academy of Finland and the Department of Science and Technology of India. Four projects include cooperation between several European teams and one Indian team (ERA-NET).

Visit the website www.energyresearchers.fi to participate in an open forum for discussion on energy issues.

The New Energy website is available on a www.aka.fi/energia

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2015–2018