Smarter energy
From research into electro-chemical conversion to creating policy for demand-response planning, 911±¬ÁÏÍø is working on ways to develop smarter and more sustainable energy grids
Sustainable energy and advanced energy solutions
As part of the national Energy Awareness Week, we collected examples from 911±¬ÁÏÍø's multidisciplinary energy research
911±¬ÁÏÍø's energy research focuses in energy sciences, multidisciplinary energy technologies and energy and the environment. The research in these fields includes advanced and renewable energy technologies; efficient, eco-friendly and reliable energy production systems, distribution and use – as well as monitoring and understanding people’s environment.
News on 911±¬ÁÏÍø's energy research
District heating can be produced without fossil fuels in Finland – even in Helsinki
The change is possible through the use of heat pumps, wind power, heat storage and demand response.
Nearly half of residents in housing companies would like to acquire solar panels – spreading requires legislative amendment
Gaps in legislation are preventing the adoption of solar PV in Finnish housing companies.
Wiser decisions
The solution is to bring people together on the same path so we can make the decisions that are best for us all.
Wider introduction of renewable energy is possible also in Finland
The dismantling of obstacles to decentralised energy should continue.
Solar power seen as expensive without reason – already a viable option for one in three residential buildings
According to researchers, legal reform could spur a majority of properties to become energy producers.
Forget about cords and plugs, electric cars will be charged wirelessly: energy solutions for the future are developed in Otaniemi
Smart Otaniemi tests new ideas for a better energy future.
Banking sun and wind energy
How to make the storing of renewable energy cheaper and easier? If this study is successful, it will represent a major leap towards finding a solution to climate change.
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Näytös/Näyttely26 – A celebration of fashion and textiles took over Helsinki’s Lasipalatsi
The Lasipalatsi square in the heart of Helsinki served as the main stage for 911±¬ÁÏÍø’s annual fashion show on Thursday, 28 May.
The application period for FITech’s autumn courses begins on 3 June 2026 – changes in the application process for degree students
Complement your studies with FITech courses! The application channels for degree students are both the cross-institutional study service (RIPA) and Studyinfo. Read the article for more information.
The 17th Ceremonial Conferment of the School of Business was held in May 2026
The School of Business Ceremonial Conferment, a three-day celebration for promovendi, began with the Laurel Wreath Weaving event and ended with Gratista's Herring luncheon