Organisation profile
Organisation profile
A research group working on integration of variable renewable energy into energy systems, energy sector integration and electrification of energy as well as decarbonisation of power and energy in general. We’re also in the forefront of creating open tools and data for energy research.
Our vision
- Energy systems will be wind and solar power dominated.
- Deeper integration of power, heat, transport and industrial processes
- Continuing decarbonisation of the coupled sectors and the whole society
Our value proposition
- Support policy makers and officials on energy system design and security of supply issues.
- Assess the value of and need for flexibility in energy investments as part of a larger system and considering e.g. weather phenomena, technology development and market conditions.
- Increase the value of current and new energy assets with optimal operation strategies and analysis software.
- Develop open source decision support tools and open data for societies to find optimal ways to decarbonise energy generation and related sectors.
Find us on: ResearchGate
UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. Our work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 6 Clean Water and Sanitation -
SDG 7 Affordable and Clean Energy -
SDG 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth -
SDG 9 Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure -
SDG 10 Reduced Inequalities -
SDG 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities -
SDG 12 Responsible Consumption and Production -
SDG 13 Climate Action -
SDG 15 Life on Land -
SDG 16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions -
SDG 17 Partnerships for the Goals
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
Profiles
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SolarCarbon: Solar power on cutaway peatlands - combining renewable energy generation and soil carbon sequestration
Rasku, T. (Manager), Helistö, N. (CoPI) & Tupala, A. (Participant)
1/01/26 → 31/12/29
Project: Research Council of Finland
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DSOflex: DSOs facilitating energy transition – The carbon handprint of flexibility
Louis, J.-N. (PI) & Harrison, E. (Participant)
1/01/26 → 31/12/29
Project: Research Council of Finland
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2IMATCH: Infrastructure/institutions match for resilient and just green electrification
Kiviluoma, J. (PI)
1/10/23 → 30/09/26
Project: Research Council of Finland
Research output
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Future energy scenarios with renewables and flexibilities in distribution grids – National case study in France
Jacquier, C., Rigo-Mariani, R., Debusschere, V., Louis, J. N. & Mima, S., Jun 2026, In: Energy Reports. 15, 109108.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review
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The impact of environmental flow constraints and energy storage on system performance and revenues in cascade hydropower
Kiehle, J., Lindroos, T. J., Louis, J.-N. & Pongrácz, E., Feb 2026, In: Energy, Ecology and Environment. 11, 1, p. 88-114 27 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review
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Debunking the speed-fidelity trade-off: Speeding-up large-scale energy models while keeping fidelity
Tejada-Arango, D. A., Kiviluoma, J. & Morales-España, G., Jul 2025, In: International Journal of Electrical Power and Energy Systems. 168, 110674.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review
Open Access1 Link opens in a new tab Citation (Scopus)
Datasets
Prizes
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First prize at Hack the Solar hackathon
Rinne, E. (Recipient), Miettinen, J. J. (Recipient) & Löf, A. (Recipient), 23 Oct 2016
Prize: Prize for a work
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Jury’s choice at LightsOn hackathon
Rinne, E. (Recipient), Miettinen, J. J. (Recipient) & Löf, A. (Recipient), 15 Nov 2017
Prize: Prize for a work
Activities
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SpineOpt overview
Rasku, T. (Speaker)
13 Jan 2026Activity: Talk or presentation types › Public or invited talk
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New SpineOpt input data structure
Rasku, T. (Speaker)
31 Mar 2026Activity: Talk or presentation types › Public or invited talk
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University College Dublin
Rasku, T. (Visiting researcher)
26 Feb 2024 → 24 Apr 2024Activity: Visiting an external institution types › Visiting an external organisation