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PEAK-hankkeen henkilöitä päätösseminaarissa huhtikuussa 2026
Media release 29.04.2026
The PEAK project, coordinated by the University of Vaasa in collaboration with Aktion Österbotten, has concluded after two years of work focused on the transition towards a carbon‑neutral regional energy system in Ostrobothnia. The project combined technical analysis, stakeholder engagement and business development to produce region‑specific knowledge supporting future energy system development.
EnergyWeek2026 kollaasi
News 20.03.2026
EnergyWeek, the Nordic region’s most significant international energy event, brought energy experts, policymakers, industry leaders and international media to Vaasa on 16–19 March 2026. As an official partner of EnergyWeek, the University of Vaasa was highly visible throughout the week with its presentations, seminars and research showcases. Discussions focused on themes such as energy transition innovations, resilience, the use of space based data and the future of data centers. Collaboration and research impact were strongly highlighted throughout the week.
Kuvituskuva
Media release 12.11.2025
Across the Ostrobothnian regions in Finland, considerable biogas resources remain underexploited: biogas production could expand to eight times what is currently achieved. Utilising this potential is regarded as one of the key options for advancing the area’s green transition. Through the DigiBiogasHubs project – a collaboration between the University of Vaasa, Centria University of Applied Sciences and Seinäjoki University of Applied Sciences (SEAMK) – a new digital platform and process model have been created to support biogas hub development in the area.
Kuvituskuva biokaasulaitos.
Media release 02.07.2025
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.
Vaasan ylipiston kampus ilmakuva
News 01.04.2025
The City of Vaasa has been granted significant international funding by the European Commission for the sustainable urban development project, in which the University of Vaasa is a partner. The total funding for the project amounts to €5.4 million, of which the EU share is 80 percent – that is, €4.3 million.
Minna Martikainen ja Lassi Noponen
News 21.03.2025
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.
Giovanna De La Cruz
Dissertation 09.12.2024
Advancing the energy transition requires more than just technological innovation – it demands a joint effort between public and private actors. Giovanna Pinilla De La Cruz’s doctoral dissertation at the University of Vaasa explores the mechanisms that foster collaboration in the energy sector, highlighting the Vaasa region’s energy cluster as a successful example.