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 to promote the Finnish energy transition. LUT University and Petteri Laaksonen were also voted the audience's favorite.
Combining technology, economics, and social sciences, LUT University has made a name for itself as a pioneer in the energy transition and a promoter of clean energy solutions for industry and society. Laaksonen, who has had a long career in industry, works at LUT on topics such as the energy transition, Power-to-X technology, and the hydrogen economy. He also serves on the boards of several startups.
LUT University is a key producer of information related to renewable energy, combining strong basic research with applied work and understandable science communication.
"The award aims to highlight the importance of research and science at a time when their value is increasingly being challenged. University research creates legitimacy, expertise, and innovations that will carry us far into the future and enable the development of a sustainable energy system in Finland," the jury explains.
“At LUT, we conduct internationally renowned research to provide society and industry with clean energy solutions. This also helps to boost Finland’s economy. I am truly grateful and honored that our contribution to promoting the energy transition has been recognized with such a wonderful award,” commentedPetteri Laaksonen.
The Energy Transition Promoter of the Year Award (formerly Wind Power Award) is given to an initiative or activity that has contributed to supporting or accelerating the growth and development of renewable energy in Finland. This year's jury consisted ofMatti Vanhanen,Antti Herlin, Chairman of the Board of KONE Corporation, andJulia Sangervo, psychologist, researcher, and politician.
Source: Suomen Uusiutuvat ry (Finnish Renewable Energy Association)
