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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Kristian Ritvala is the Spirit of Mercury of the School of Business Ceremonial Conferment 2026
The task of the Spirit of Mercury begins with conducting the weaving of the laurels and ends at the Herring Luncheon, where he delivers a speech to the promovendi
Viron presidenttipari vieraili Aalto-yliopistossa
Viron tasavallan presidentti Alar Karis ja puolisonsa Sirje Karis sekä tasavallan presidentti Alexander Stubb ja Suzanne Innes-Stubb vierailivat Aalto-yliopistossa.
Aalto Inventors turns one: A year of bridging research and real-world impact
Aalto Inventors marks its first anniversary, having engaged 190 researchers across six cohorts in fields including AI, quantum, and biomaterials. New cohorts are planned for the next academic year, stay tuned and join the waitlist.