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Renewable Energy Programme

Jyväskylä. Renewable Energy Programme. Evaluation of the Energy Research In Finland 1999 - 2005 31.05.2006, University of Jyväskylä. University of Jyväskylä - International Science University. 2nd largest in Finland in terms of number of M.Sc. degrees granted

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Renewable Energy Programme

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  1. Jyväskylä Renewable Energy Programme Evaluation of the Energy Research In Finland 1999 - 2005 31.05.2006, University of Jyväskylä

  2. University of Jyväskylä -International Science University • 2nd largest in Finland in terms of number of M.Sc. degrees granted • Eight Centers of Excellence (two shared) • Seven faculties (Natural Science, Social Sciences, Economics,…) & nine institutes • 2500 employers,16 000 students • Founded in 1934

  3. Faculty of Mathematics and Science • Departments of Biology and Environmental Science, Chemistry and Physics • 47 professors, 440 staff, c.a. 2000 students • Four centers of excellency (two shared) • Accelerator physics, heavy ion cyclotron • Nanoscience Center, 12 professors, 80 senior researchers and Ph.D students • Renewable Energy Program, 5 professors, 8 staff • Jyväskylä Summer School, all science disciplines + information technology, annually since 1991 • Participant or co-ordinator of 20 national Graduate Schools

  4. Energy Research in JYU • Long history, related to local core industry: energy efficiency in forest industry, peat processing, black liquor recovery, biogas research • Co-operation with local actors e.g. Metso Oyj, Vapo Oy, VTT (Energy, Jyväskylä), Jyväskylä Science Park Oy • Renewable Energy (RE) Study and Research program launched in Jan 2003

  5. RE Program - Profile & Vision • Focus on renewable energy areas that have received little attention in Finland and on promotion of use of renewables on regional and national level • Multidisciplinary approach combining technical, economical, environmental and social aspects, unique in Finland • Focus on globally growing energy sectors • biomass, biogas, CHP, pellets, biodiesel • solar energy, electricity, heat • wind energy • environmental heat • integrated systems, hydrogen • evaluation of the energy chains, LCAs

  6. Co-operation and important relations • VTT (Energy, Jyväskylä): Bioenergy Research centre shared research director, combustion of biomass • Jyväskylä Science Park, regional utilization and commercialization of renewable energy • Companies, PVO Oy (CO2-recovery), VAPO Oy (field drying of biomass, HT-NERCO Oy (-CHP), Jyväskylä Energy Oy (hydrogen production and storage), Eskimo Ask (renewables in real estate investments) • Advisor to preparatory committees of the Finnish Parliament and ministry of Trade and Commerce

  7. Renewable energy Study and research program Joint program between Central Finland and Southern Botnia supported by regional EU development funds 1.1.2003 - 31.12.2006 RE-laboratory at Vaajakoski www.UusiutuvaEnergia.jyu.fi

  8. Renewable Energy Program • Staff: 5 professors, 2 research directors, 4 researchers, coordinator, laboratory engineer • 59 M.Sc. students: master thesis topics from industries & companies, regional development organization • 10 PhD students, including 2 (out of 5) of Graduate School of Energy Technology (funded by Academy of Finland): themes

  9. Partners of Renewable Energy Program Educational and Research organizations -VTT Processes, Jyväskylä* -Helsinki University of Technology -Technical University of Tampere -University of Vaasa -Jyväskylä polytechnic; Institute for natural resources -Vasa Yrkeshögskola (polytechnic) -Seinäjoki polytechnic • Companies • -VAPO Oy* • -Jyväskylä Energy Oy* • -Jyväskylän Science Park OY* • -Moventas Oy • -HT-Enerco Oy • -Keuruun energiatekniikka Oy • -Keskimaa Osk* • -Viitasaaren Lämpö OY* • -Merinova Oy, Vaasa* • Tulikivi Oy • Ala-Talkkari Oy • Genano Oy Cities and townships Jyväskylä*, Seinäjoki Jkl:n maalaiskunta*, Keuruu* Äänekoski*, Konnevesi*, Hankasalmi* Viitasaari*, Saarijärvi*, * supporting financially

  10. M.Sc. Training in Renewable Energy Program 1. Technology (Phys, Chem, Math.-Statistics students) ‘Physics, chemistry and simulation of RE energy technology’ 10-25 students/y, 25 students 2. Environment (Biology and environmental study students) ‘Environmental impacts of energy production’ 5-15 students/y, 21 students Total 59 students 3. Socio-economy (social sciences and economy students) ‘Energy economy and -policy’ 3-5 students/y, 13 students

  11. Renewable energy Study and research program • -Biogas production and upgrading technology • Prof. Jukka Rintala • -Biomass combustion • Research Director Martti Aho • -Hydrogen technology • Research Director Mohanlal Kohle • -Solar energy • Prof. Jouko Korppi-Tommola • Sosio-economic studies • Prof. Hanna-Leena Pesonen • Prof. Marja Järvelä

  12. Bioenergy: Small scale combustion Particle emissions Biomethane and biohydrogen Solar energy - DSSC, silicon PV - Heat collectors Integrated systems - ABC service station - Solar and wind based H2 production, storage and use Economics Social Environmental issues - Disposal of by-products - Emission control - Sustainability of biomass production - GHG impacts Other related projects on campus Black liquor combustion Nuclear safety Communication Individual Topics in Energy Research

  13. Funding and managing of the Program -Program is managed by a directory board consisting of the responsible professors and active staff, meeting twice a month -The program is a joint effort of Faculties of Mathematics and Science, School of Economics and Social Sciences.

  14. Future goals set to Energy Research at the University of Jyväskylä • MW scale pilot biogas reactor • Ton scale local biodiesel demonstration • Testing and commercializing the CHP system • Development of a next generation dye sensitized solar cell • Development of 10 kW solar and wind based hydrogen storage and fuel cell system, reliable models for extension to MW scale • Socio-Economic studies of implementation of renewables • Increased activity in exporting RE teaching in developing countries • Increased co-operation with European and Asian players • Become a leading RE teaching and research unit in Finland

  15. Renewable energy Study and research program a vision from a physics professor

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