2012

Koljonen, Tiina; Similä, Lassi; Sipilä, Kai; Helynen, Satu; Airaksinen, Miimu; Laurikko, Juhani; Manninen, Jussi; Mäkinen, Tuula; Lehtilä, Antti; Honkatukia, Juha; Tuominen, Pekka; Vainio, Terttu; Järvi, Tuuli; Mäkelä, Kari; Vuori, Seppo; Kiviluoma, Juha; Sipilä, Kari; Kohl, Johanna; Matti, Nieminen; Suksi, Jutta

The Low Carbon Finland 2050 project by VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland aims to assess the technological opportunities and challenges involved in reducing Finland's greenhouse gas emissions. A target for reduction is set as at least 80% from the 1990 level by 2050 as part of an international effort, which requires strong RD&D in clean energy technologies. Key findings of the project are presented in this publication, which aims to stimulate enlightening and multidisciplinary discussions on low-carbon futures for Finland. The project gathered together VTT's technology experts in clean energy production, smart energy infrastructures, transport, buildings, and industrial systems as well as experts in energy system modelling and foresight. VTT's leading edge "Low Carbon and Smart Energy" enables new solutions with a demonstration that is the first of its kind in Finland, and the introduction of new energy technology onto national and global markets.