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Newshub front pageThe world needs sustainable and environmentally friendly energy solutions. The University of Vaasa conducts multidisciplinary energy research across technology, business studies, economics, and governance. The university's strategy is particularly focused on the energy transition. As part of the largest energy technology hub in the Nordics, in one of the most successful regions of Finland, we are at the heart of the solution to the energy transition and the shift towards a carbon-neutral society. Strong collaboration with industry partners ensures that research has a direct impact on real-world challenges, driving innovation and competitiveness in the energy sector.
The shipbuilding industry is on the verge of a major leap forward. Timo Alho's doctoral dissertation at the University of Vaasa introduces a pioneering power management strategy that prevents ship blackouts. In Alho's management principle, the vessel's electrical equipment is capable of independently supporting the ship's grid without centralised commands. This makes the vessel's power systems significantly more fault-tolerant than before.
In her doctoral dissertation at the University of Vaasa, Michaela Hissa demonstrates that fuels refined from waste and industrial by-products can help reduce emissions in existing engine applications.
How can we accelerate research and development of carbon-neutral energy systems, strengthen the competitiveness of companies, and at the same time promote sustainable economic growth? The Vaasa Energy Transition Valley could offer concrete solutions to these questions. The topic was discussed on Tuesday 12 August at an event organised by the University of Vaasa as part of the Wasa Future Festival.
Biogas plays a significant role in promoting regional energy self-sufficiency and the circular economy. DigiBiogasHubs, a joint research project of the University of Vaasa, Centria University of Applied Sciences and Seinäjoki University of Applied Sciences, brings together biogas market operators with the help of a digital online platform and creates a basis for a new kind of cooperation. The development of regional biogas concentrations and the identification of interfaces between them are at the heart of the goal of multiplying the production and use of biogas.
The University of Vaasa has joined the European Energy Research Alliance (EERA), becoming part of its joint programme on Digitalisation for Energy. With strong expertise in developing digital solutions to enhance energy efficiency and sustainability, the university will contribute significantly to EERA’s mission. This membership further strengthens the University of Vaasa’s position as an international actor in the field of energy research and expands the scientific reach of the joint programme.
EnergyWeek, the most important international energy event in the Nordic countries, took place in Vaasa city hall between 17 and 20 March 2025. The annual EnergyWeek gathers experts, industry leaders and policymakers to share information, hear about the latest news and most interesting cases, extend their networks and do business. As an official partner of EnergyWeek, the University of Vaasa was involved in various events and seminars during the week. From high-level panel discussions to award ceremonies and networking events, the university highlighted its commitment to research, collaboration, and innovation in the energy sector.
The goal of the Nordic countries is to become the world's most sustainable and integrated region by 2030. This goal is supported by the Nordic Grand Solutions program, which offers solutions to the significant energy challenges that Nordic societies and companies face in the green transition. The green transition and carbon neutrality create a need for joint Nordic research and knowledge sharing in order to take advantage of the opportunities in the field of sustainable energy. Vaasa is involved in two projects funded by the Nordic Grand Solutions program and is thus strongly involved in supporting the green transition in the Nordics.
