EIT InnoEnergy News
African European scientific partnership to tackle future critical materials shortages
A collaborative African European project RESTART dedicated to the implementation of a full value chain for recycling end-of-life lithium-ion batteries and photovoltaic solar panels has begun.
Scientists test how wind turbines hold up to frozen flows in world’s largest indoor ice tank
Understanding the fundamentals of what happens when turbines meet ice could finally bring off-shore wind farms into chillier waters
Aalto researchers contribute to fusion energy record
Record-breaking 59 megajoules of sustained fusion energy demonstrate potential of fusion to deliver safe, low-carbon energy
From a bookstore entrepreneur to a researcher
Assistant Professor Mahdi Pourakbari Kasmaei is researching power and energy system modeling, because the transfer to a carbon-free energy will be fast.
Join Aalto University at the 2021 European Researchers' Night on 24 September
Aalto University invites you to join the 2021 European Researchers' Night session "Unite! for sustainable energy"!
European energy transition needs to accelerate urgently
Energy transition means transforming the entire European energy system — a change which will affect every part of the society and require huge investment during the transition. It must be done in a socially equitable way. And the progress needs to be accelerated to be able to achieve the EU’s target of net zero emissions by 2050.
Safer and more efficient rechargeable lithium batteries – Aalto is taking part in new corporate cooperation projects
International projects aim to develop new more environmentally friendly materials and production methods for rechargeable lithium batteries
Finland continues to lead battery metals and recycling research
As demand for batteries increases, the need to find solutions is urgent.
Unite! Spring School inspired students for further studies in sustainable energy
70 students from the seven partner universities of Unite! took part in the Spring School on sustainable energy on 17-19 May, 2021.
A story on battery recycling in HS Vision
Our professor Tanja Kallio was interviewed as an expert in HS Vision.
How should governments offer subsidies for clean-energy heating?
New study from Finland shows heat pump benefits don’t necessarily go to those who benefit most
Kick-off for Unite! Spring School on Energy
Aalto students taking part in the Spring School on sustainable energy organized by Politecnico di Torino for the Unite! universities.
The Smart Energy Transition project was aimed at helping decision-makers and companies understand the energy transition
The work on energy transition research will continue in future projects.
Battery parts can be recycled without crushing or melting
New recycling method replenishes lithium in electrodes while keeping existing structure intact – and performance is nearly as good as new ones
Is battery recycling environmentally friendly?
Researchers conduct life-cycle assessment to determine the actual carbon footprint of battery recycling
Recycling of batteries and responsible raw materials are Finland's asset - A major project enhanced cooperation within the battery sector
The two-year BATCircle consortium led by Aalto University has produced a lot of new research on battery recycling and raw materials and strengthened the cooperation within the sector
Helsinki would need at least 5,000 intermediate-deep geothermal wells to meet the energy demands in district heating – researchers call for more studies
Geothermal energy wells are being explored as a way to provide district heating to cities and suburbs. A new study suggests that fields of wells connected to existing heating systems, instead of individual wells, should be studied.
2022 EIT Education calls: a complete overview
The European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT) is setting a round of Education calls for professional education and for Masters/PhD programs. On this page, the Aalto EIT Services help you to navigate through all the available offering: we have plenty of support to provide ÄûÃʵ¼º½ educators!
2022 EIT calls: up to 3 years of funding for innovation, applied research, partnership & networking opportunities!
The European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT) is setting a round of calls, with its carrousel of funding and partnership opportunities. You are a researcher with an innovative project and you're looking to move forward? We have you covered. On this page, the Aalto EIT Services help you to navigate through all the available offering: we have plenty of support to provide ÄûÃʵ¼º½ applicants!
2023 EIT Innovation calls: up to 3 years of funding for innovation, applied research, partnership & networking opportunities!
The European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT) is setting a round of calls, with its carrousel of funding and partnership opportunities. On this page, the Aalto EIT Services help you to navigate comprehensively through all the available offering: we have plenty of support to provide ÄûÃʵ¼º½ applicants!
