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Nobody can make it alone in the circular economy - How can indicators solve the challenges of the circular economy?
The efficient use and exchange of information are considered fundamental aspects for the prosperity of ecosystems, being them natural or industrial. Consequently, data sharing becomes a requisite for successful circular economy models since, by definition, they require the collaborative interaction of various actors throughout the value chain of materials and products. However, there are significant data gaps that currently prevent the implementation of circular economy in practice.
Energy market expert Jaakko Jääskeläinen has been appointed Professor of Practice
'I will provide tools for the next generation of energy market experts to solve real-world challenges arising from the energy transition,’ says Jääskeläinen.
University lecturer Janne Halme: Solar energy is awesome!
Janne Halme is inspired by a linden alley; a combination of trees, leaves and light filtering through them. Even though the solar cell can generate electricity, it cannot replace life-sustaining photosynthesis.
Aalto Scientists Experiment with Helium Plasma to Help Pave Way for Fusion Energy
As part of FinnFusion, itself belonging to the EUROfusion consortium, Aalto scientists are experimenting with helium plasma to improve the future operations of Iter, an international fusion energy collaboration under construction in France.
Could Finland run out of electricity and what happens to our emissions? Our professor answers five frequently asked questions about energy
Finland has been urged to prepare for a possible electricity shortage in the coming winter by saving energy. Peter Lund, Professor in Advanced Energy Systems at Aalto University, answers five questions about energy.
Collaboration between Wärtsilä and Aalto University is expanding - aiming for sustainable future solutions
One key driver of the partnership is the energy transition and the need to develop new zero-emission fuel solutions.
Academic Hydrogen Research Forum Finland established
The transition towards a hydrogen economy is necessary to radically cut down carbon emissions and it will have a key role in the energy systems, industry and transport of the developed carbon-neutral society.
Open Call for Energy Transition Exhibition
Aalto students and employees can submit proposals for the exhibition that opens in March 2023.
Saving energy with smart building services engineering
The donation for the teaching and research in smart building services engineering and smart buildings has accelerated the development of the field and inspired new students.
Panu Mustakallio has been appointed Professor of Practice in HVAC Technology
'Teaching is a great opportunity to transfer industrial knowledge to students and show how theory is put into practice.'
Closer cooperation between Aalto and ABB Marine & Ports
ABB Marine & Ports and their equipment supplier Typhoon HIL are donating six simulators for researcher and student use.
Top-up funding for Aalto University to exploit research results
Aalto University Professor Zhipei Sun is leading one of the potential frontier research projects.
Ending energy imports from Russia could cut other electricity imports to Finland – model shows what chain reaction could mean for the security of supply
A risk analysis by Aalto University shows that electricity supply could stop far short of demand: in the worst-case scenario, the gap could be more than 2,500 hours per year.
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
Academy funding: Future energy communities and energy self-sufficiency
The DigiDecarbon project explores citizens' digital energy communities.
Creating solar cells and glass from wood – or a billion tons of biowaste
Researchers map out how biomass from plants could replace unrenewable resources in optical applications
Aalto University receives 1 million euros for software-centric industrial automation program
Schneider Electric donation of industrial automation technology, software licenses, and teaching support is to answer for growing need for automation expertise.
Two new Centres of Excellence ÄûÃʵ¼º½ University – the university is also involved in two consortia
Electromechanical Energy Conversion and Transfer and Life-Inspired Hybrid Materials were chosen as Centres of Excellence led by Aalto University
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.
