Bioenergy research group

The bioenergy research group investigates methods to make the production and use of forest-based bioenergy more cost-competitive, and how to improve the security of bioenergy supply and the sustainability of procurement.

The goal of the research is to support decision-making when switching from fossil energy sources to emission-free and renewable forms of energy production. Bioenergy will also be seen as an important part in the future, especially in heat production and the electricity produced in connection with it, as well as other bio-based products with the capture and use of carbon dioxide (BECCU) in cogeneration plants. In addition to externally procured fuel, the circular economy in the utilization of local by-products is seen as a significant research target.

The research group uses modeling tools in its research, such as geographic data analysis (GIS), simulation (ABM), and life cycle assessment (LCA) and technical-economic analysis (TEA) methods, as well as regional economic impact assessment. To support the modeling, real information is collected from the supply and end-use sites, utilizing various data collection methods.

• Suur-Savon Energiasäätiö
• Suur-Savon Sähkö
• Etelä-Savon Energia
• Savon Voima
• KSS Energia
• Haminan Kaukolämpö
• Imatran Lämpö
• BioSairila
• MetsäSairila
• Mikkelin Kaupunki
• Mipro
• SKAL
• Koneyrittäjät ry
• Miksei
• Encore Ympäristöpalvelut