Newsletter 1/2026 from Suomen Vetylaakso ry (Finnish Hydrogen Valley Association)
EDITORIAL Happy New Year! Will we slip and slide or forge ahead? With the Olympic fever behind us, it's a good time to sip some hot juice and watch...
Will the transmission grid be strengthened, and will there be investments in eastern Finland?
Watch the webinar here. Join us for a webinar on March 3 to hear about current and important issues concerning strategic network planning and development projects for the transmission grid, as well as their impact...
Petteri Laaksonen from LUT University named Energy Transition Promoter of the Year
LUT University and Research Director Petteri Laaksonen were selected as promoters of the energy transition of the year at the Wind Oulu seminar. LUT University and Laaksonen are doing long-term, impactful work in Finnish...
Invitation to a seminar: Green electrification and industrial Finland in 2035 – what is the role of South Karelia?
The event will present a recently completed analysis of the value chains and profitability of the hydrogen economy. Date: February 20, 2026Time: 9:30–11:30 a.m.Location: LUT University, Room 1318 – Hybrid Welcome...
Wind power is the fastest and cheapest solution to electricity price spikes
The prolonged cold spell will push electricity prices to record highs at the beginning of the week, up to 70 cents per kilowatt hour. The media headlines are screaming about price spikes, and social media is buzzing...
Finnish Hydrogen Valley Association boosted the growth of the hydrogen economy at the Hydrogen Summit & Expo in Tampere
The hydrogen year 2026 got off to a flying start in Tampere on January 14–15 with one of Northern Europe's most significant hydrogen industry events: the Hydrogen Summit & Expo. Finland's Hydrogen Valley was...
Wind turbine radar problem solved with technology – watch the webinar recording
On Tuesday, December 9, Suomen Vetylaakso organized a webinar on how to resolve the radar issue that is preventing the construction of wind power in eastern Finland. LUT University is now investigating what kind of...
Come and hear the state of play on the radar issue that is preventing wind power from being built in eastern Finland
LUT University is investigating the technological solutions that will enable wind power to be built. Several international defence companies are involved in the research project. Experts discussing the situation are...
Dissertation sheds light on the future of fuels and chemicals produced with renewable electricity
A recent doctoral thesis at LUT University examines the future of electric fuels, including the value of global trade, the cost of transport solutions, the competitiveness of imports and the role of carbon dioxide as a major raw material. LUT University...
Are you planning a major clean transition investment?
The EU Innovation Fund (IF) 2025 call will open on 3.12.2025 and the information days have been published. EU investment support is available for companies in the clean...
