Sustainable energy
The challenges faced by energy research include, in particular, harmonisation of environmental effects and economic edge conditions as well as the optimal use of renewable natural resources for raw materials and energy. Energy solutions are key issues in terms of the present and future well-being of all mankind. Indeed, future energy solutions are significantly affected by their possible effects on human health and well-being.
The research programme will produce new and innovative scientific knowledge about energy technology, energy systems and energy efficiency. Another aim is to direct research to developing sustainable solutions as well as know-how in identifying future energy system alternatives. In the programme is research is carried out from a multidisciplinary perspective, including such fields as bioenergy and nuclear power as well as medical and economic sciences.
Aims of the research programme
- to generate new and innovative scientific knowledge in energy technology, the operation of energy systems and energy efficiency
- to direct research to developing sustainable solutions in energy technology and energy systems, taking into account the environment and health issues
- to develop expertise in energy production, transfer and use; and to develop know-how in identifying future energy systems alternatives and to curbing of climate change
- to create new multidisciplinary research teams and national and international networks in research
- to increase the mobility of doctoral students and researchers
- to improve international competitiveness of research and industry
- to bring Finnish energy research up to international top level in certain research sectors
- to generate visible social impacts
The SusEn programme consists of the following core themes
- New technologies for energy production
- Effective energy system
- Energy use efficiency
Other national funders
Maj and Tor Nessling Foundation, Fortum Oyj, UPM-Kymmene Oyj and Neste Oil Oyj.
Internatinal funding partners
Brasil: Brasilian National Council for Scientific and Technological Development (CNPq)
Chile: Chilean National Commission for Scientific and Technological Research (CONICYT)
Iceland: Orkustofnun
China: National Natural Science Foundation of China (NSFC)
Luxemburg: The National Research Fund (FNR)
Norway: The Research Council of Norway (RCN)
Poland: Ministry of Science and Higher Education (MSHE)
Sweden: Swedish Energy Agency (STEM)
Germany: Forschungszentrum Jülich (PTJ)
Denmark: The Danish Agency for Science, Technology and Innovation (DASTI)
Nordic Energy Research (NER)