Shaping Tomorrow’s Regional Energy Systems: Toward Carbon Neutrality and Resilience (PEAK project final seminar)

The joint project PEAK – Development of the Regional Energy System in Ostrobothnia by University of Vaasa and Aktion Österbotten is coming to an end. In this final seminar, we will present the project’s key findings and insights on developing regional energy system toward carbon neutrality. The programme will also include keynote presentations from invited experts and conclude with a panel discussion reflecting on future pathways and regional opportunities.

Agenda

12.00–12.05 Welcome

12.05–12.30 Transforming Regional Energy Systems and Powering Futures: Key Takeaways from the PEAK project
Giovanna Pinilla De La Cruz, Postdoctoral Researcher, University of Vaasa

12.30–12.50 Business Opportunities in Flexibility, Energy Storage, and Reserve Markets for a Resilient Regional Power System
Ingvar Kulla, Managing Director, Esse Elektro-Kraft

12.50–13.10 Regional Energy Systems in Transition: Opportunities for Local Producers in a Multi Level Renewable Future
Jan Segerstam, Research and Development Director, University of Vaasa

13.10–13.40 Panel discussion
Moderated by Mona Enell-Nilsson, Research Director, University of Vaasa with pannellists Giovanna Pinilla De La Cruz, Ingvar Kulla, Piritta Syrjälä, Development Specialist, Aktion Österbotten and Wajahat Ali, Project Researcher, University of Vaasa

13.40-13.45 Closing remarks

The seminar is open to all interested participants. Please feel free to share this invitation within your networks. Participation is possible both on-site at University of Vaasa campus and online via Zoom.

Zoom-link: https://uwasa.zoom.us/j/63093268392?pwd=m1EnPjBeBhZ6rKZy5ifaSLnbrRNnHf.1&from=addon

Password: 849086

We look forward to seeing you there!

About PEAK

The aim of the PEAK project has been to create new knowledge to speed up the development of the regional energy system towards carbon neutrality concerning renewable energy. The work has been done from technical, economic and community point of view. The project is co-funded by the European Union and coordinated by the University of Vaasa’s research and innovation platform VEBIC. Other funders are Esse Elektro-Kraft Ab, the University of Vaasa and Aktion Österbotten.

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