Program

FUTURE ENERGY SOLUTIONS 2024
“Accelerating the Green Transition”

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 10

09:00 Registration opens

10:00 Welcome Session

• Welcome Words
• Keynote: Preconditions for a sustainable energy system and the role of hydrogen for Finland’s economy – Jukka Leskelä, Finnish Energy
• Navigating the complex landscape: EU Energy Regulations and Sustainability – Eero Ailio, European Commission
• How to accelerate green growth: with a stick or a carrot? – Kati Ruohomäki, Confederation of Finnish Industries
• Wrap-up and discussion
  

12:00 Lunch and Networking

13:00 Renewable Energy Solutions

• Transition to cleaner energy sources: Finland’s Onshore Windfarms – Toni Sulameri, Hyötytuuli
• Sustainable solar project developlemt – Arto Ylönen, Forus
• Community solar initiatives – Marcus Stenstrand, Better Energy
• Solar and Wind: the perfect combination for Finland to make a difference – Heidi Laurila, Myrsky Energia
• Repurposing human-altered areas for solar power – Piia Heikkinen, Nordi

14:45 Coffee and Networking

15:15 Green Hydrogen

• Hydrogen and carbon value chains in green electrification (HYGCEL) – Mari Tuomaala, LUT University
• New digital forms of cross-secoral collaboration: Case Fast Expert Teams & P2X investments – Kirsimarja Blomqvist, Business School, LUT University
• Power to X Technology – Jero Ahola, LUT University
• RES and Hydrogen Economy – Miko Huomo 3Flash Finland

17:00 Closing the Day 1

20:00 Evening Program

• Getting to know each other and Lappeenranta

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 11

09:00 Energy Markets: Energy Efficiency and Data Solutions

• Opening of the Second Day
• Utilizing waste heat from renewable hydrogen production in the district heating network – Altti Meriläinen, LUT
• Case Stora Enso: Waste heat for energy production – Vesa-Pekka Vainikka, Imatran Lämpö

10:15 Future Electrified Mobile Work Machines

• Joint roadmap 2035 – Future Trends in Mobile Work Machine Industry – Harri Nieminen, VTT Technical Research Center of Finland
• Electrification of Underground Equipment – Samu Kukkonen, Normet
• Electrification of Moving Heavy Construction Equipment – Tomi Voutilainen, Junttan

11:00 Lunch and Networking

12:00 Electric Mobility

13:15 Closing the Conference

13:30 Coffee and Networking