EIT InnoEnergy News
Student exchange in Europe? Unite! can take you there
Aalto is a member of Unite!, a European university alliance that gives students the opportunity to internationalise their degrees both online and in-person. Join the webinar to find out more.
Unite! takes Aalto students on an energy excursion across Europe
Thanks to the Unite! Seed Fund, students from Aalto University gained first-hand experience of European energy policy, grid infrastructure and clean technology during a five-day study trip to Belgium, the Netherlands and Germany.
Jacek Pawlak dreams of decarbonising the hydrogen sector
The Finnish hydrogen strategy caught Jacek Pawlak's attention, leading him to study Hydrogen and Electric Systems
A unique joint effort 鈥 Aalto University receives EUR 9 million in donations to accelerate the energy transition
Donations from ABB, Fortum, St1 and the Walter Ahlstr枚m Foundation will be used to establish new professorships. At the same time, the donations support the establishment of Aalto University House of Energy Transition.
Keys to growth: How the energy transition is making oil obsolete
The transition to clean energy is a societal transformation on the same scale as digitalisation, and Finland has many strengths to support it, says professor Annukka Santasalo-Aarnio, who leads Aalto University鈥檚 new competence centre, House of Energy Transition.
Fortum donates EUR 1.5 million 色色啦 University
The donation is directed towards a new professorship, which will be part of the House of Energy Transition competence centre.
ABB donates EUR 1.5 million 色色啦 University to accelerate the energy transition
The donation will support the new competence centre, House of Energy Transition.
Transition to hydrogen economy is a marathon, not a sprint
During its first few years of operation, the Hydrogen Innovation Centre has built an active community around its doctoral school and launched the Inventors programme.
Walter Ahlstr枚m Foundation donates EUR 3 million 色色啦 University
The donation will enable Aalto to establish a professorship in sustainable industrial production.
Recent Advances and Research Trends in AI, Energy & Industry (Online Lecture Series)
Lecture series for doctoral students focusing on artificial intelligence, energy, and Industry 4.0. Register by 31 March.
Study: Internal combustion engine can achieve zero-emission combustion and double efficiency
A new combustion concept that utilizes argon could completely eliminate nitrogen oxide emissions from internal combustion engines and double their efficiency compared to diesel engines.
Future makers research batteries, cryptography and plastic recycling
The Technology Industries of Finland Centennial Foundation awarded 3.5 million euros in research funding to eight projects, five from Aalto University.
Five things every consumer should understand about electricity demand and production
Professor of Practice Iivo Vehvil盲inen explains why embracing wind can be the key to a more stable future
Shape the future of health, energy or defence with Linkage courses
Apply to Linkage courses and get a chance to work with industry leaders, innovators and fellow students on real-world challenges!
New research: Reliable electricity can no longer be taken for granted 鈥 the green transition may require fossil fuel as backup
Although Finland's electricity system has been exceptionally reliable, this may not necessarily be the case in the future. A recent study by Aalto University warns that without further investment in flexible production and demand management, the security of the electricity supply could deteriorate significantly as early as the 2030s.
Rapid growth of solar power in Finland could crash summer electricity prices 鈥 new study warns of economic risks
Finland must rethink its power market to safeguard clean energy investments.
Prof. Yaolin Xu鈥檚 battery research awarded prestigious energy storage prize
Track record and future potential in building better energy storage solutions landed Assistant Professor Xu the Energy Storage Materials Young Scientist Award.
Five things everyone should know about the materials powering the green transition
The green transition depends on more than just clean energy 鈥 it requires a massive, complex supply of critical raw materials, especially metals and minerals. From mining and refining to recycling and innovation, here are five key things everyone should know about the materials powering a sustainable future.
New textbook by Mika J盲rvinen and Hanna Paulom盲ki guides engineers toward a sustainable energy transition
How should the education of energy engineers change to support not only climate goals but also ecological and social sustainability? The newly published textbook Designing Renewable Energy Systems within Planetary Boundaries offers answers to the question.
Lignin: A Sustainable Solution for Future Energy Storage
Transforming from a fossil-based to a bio-based economy, we need alternative solutions for both fuels and biobased chemicals and materials. Lignin is a promising bio-based compound produced as a side stream in biorefineries. It has the potential to replace fossil-based chemicals and materials in resins and energy storage applications.
