Clean electricity and hydrogen are at the core of the energy transition. Their production and use will allow shifting from fossil energy sources to clean energy. A carbon-neutral energy and material system is possible when electricity is generated in an emission-free manner, such as with wind or solar power. In the future enery system, electricity is used wherever possible. Hydrogen, and its derivatives will be needed in sectors that cannot be electrified. The value chains will organize differently than those based on fossil fuels and materials. Allowing this shift requires adjustments in infrastructure and proactive actions, and it is driven by regulation and economic incentives.
The project was carried out from 1st of January 2022 to 30th of October 2024 and financed by Business Finland.
Goals
The goal of the research was to identify new PtX value chains that are based on Finland’s renewable energy resources, and to provide guidance for building the optimal and efficient energy infrastructure aligning with the energy transition goals.
The research project was conducted jointly together by LUT University (LUT), Tampere University (TAU), and the University of Eastern Finland (UEF), with LUT University being the research leading party. The research budget was 4,5 million Euros and the co-innovation budget exceeded 10 million Euros.
The project coordination and consortium are described here.
