What is Finland's energy system?

On the one hand, the asset base of Finland's energy system includes a high share of carbon neutral production, i.e.renewable energy sources (RES) such as hydropower, various types of biomass, wind and some solar power potential, as well as nuclear power. The share of RES is roughly speaking twice the EU average.

What will Finland's energy system look like in 2030?

Finland's energy system in 2030: assets, constraints and path-dependencies On the one hand, the asset base of Finland's energy system includes a high share of carbon neutral production, i.e. renewable energy sources (RES) such as hydropower, various types of biomass, wind and some solar power potential, as well as nuclear power.

What is the master's programme in Advanced Energy Solutions?

The Master's Programme in Advanced Energy Solutions is divided into four majors. Each major shares the same theoretical foundation, which is then built upon in multidisciplinary courses to broaden and deepen your understanding of the energy challenges facing our society.

Does Finland need to become a self-sufficient producer or net exporter of electricity?

The district heating networks must accept renewably generated heat, such as geothermal heat, that has been produced in a decentralized manner. According to View II Finlanddoes not need to become a self-sufficient producer or net exporter of electricity despite importing a fifth of its electricity in 2015 .

What is Finland's 2030 Energy Strategy?

The 2030 energy strategy of the Government of Finland, published in November 2016 as an input to the Union level planning,targets an over 50% share of renewables in the final consumption of energy.

Should Finland switch to co-firing with bioenergy?

Given Finland's 2030 targets, we propose that some of the remaining fossil fuel based CHP plants should switch to co-firing with bioenergy sources to become pure back-up power units or form part of the country's power reserve.