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• 2018

  Tools for Planning Energy Efficient District Systems

  Rämä, M. & Klobut, K., 23 Aug 2018, In: Proceedings. 2, 15, 5 p., 1132.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article in a proceedings journal › Scientific › peer-review

  Open Access

  • Planning
  • Cooling systems
  • Economics
  • Life cycle
  • Energy efficiency

• Towards a resilient society with smart water solutions

  Arnold, M., Poussa, L., Ritschkoff, A-C., Soininen, J-P. & Wendling, L., 24 May 2018, Espoo: VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland. 10 p. (VTT Policy Brief; No. 1/2018).

  Research output: Book/Report › Report

  Open Access

  • society
  • water
  • civil society
  • climate change
  • long-term change
• 2017

  A long-term performance analysis of three different configurations for community-sized solar heating systems in high latitudes

  Rehman, H. U., Hirvonen, J. & Sirén, K., 1 Jan 2017, In: Renewable Energy. 113, p. 479-493 15 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review

  • Solar heating
  • Boreholes
  • Hot Temperature
  • Pumps
  • Heating
  21 Citations (Scopus)

• Barents 2050: Impacts, opportunities, and risks of climate change and climate change mitigation

  Ekholm, T., Lindroos, T. J., Sokka, L., Koponen, K. & Koljonen, T., 2017, VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland. 76 p. (VTT Technology; No. 316).

  Research output: Book/Report › Report

  Open Access

  • climate change
  • climate
  • economic sector
  • economic structure
  • political action

• Carbon mass balance in sugarcane biorefineries in Brazil for evaluating carbon capture and utilization opportunities

  de Souza Noel Simas Barbosa, L., Hytönen, E. & Vainikka, P., 2017, In: Biomass and Bioenergy. 105, p. 351-363 13 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review

  • carbon mass balance
  • Carbon capture
  • biorefining
  • sugarcane
  • Carbon
  10 Citations (Scopus)

• CASI-F applied to critical issue analysis and assessment of Li-ion battery technology solutions

  Naumanen, M. & Popper, R., 2017.

  Research output: Contribution to conference › Conference Abstract › Scientific › peer-review

  • Climate change
  • Lithium-ion batteries
  • Engines

• Comparison of primary and secondary particle formation from natural gas engine exhaust and of their volatility characteristics

  Alanen, J., Simonen, P., Saarikoski, S., Timonen, H., Kangasniemi, O., Saukko, E., Hillamo, R., Lehtoranta, K., Murtonen, T., Vesala, H., Keskinen, J. & Rönkkö, T., 18 Jul 2017, In: Atmospheric Chemistry and Physics. 17, 14, p. 8739-8755 17 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review

  Open Access

  • gas engine
  • volatility
  • natural gas
  • aerosol
  • particle
  9 Citations (Scopus)

• Design and optimization of a De-centralized community sized solar heating system for Nordic Region

  Rehman, H. U., Hirvonen, J. & Sirén, K., 1 Jan 2017, ISES Solar World Congress 2017 - IEA SHC International Conference on Solar Heating and Cooling for Buildings and Industry 2017, Proceedings. Renne, D., Griffiths, S., Romero, M., Guthrie, K. & Mugnier, D. (eds.). International Solar Energy Society (ISES), p. 1933-1943 11 p.

  Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference article in proceedings › Scientific › peer-review

  Open Access

  • solar heating
  • electricity
  • energy technology
  • alternative energy
  • borehole

• Developing a sustainable circular economy strategy for electric mobility: Assessing the role of Li-ion battery technology

  Naumanen, M., Popper, R. & Popper, M., 2017.

  Research output: Contribution to conference › Conference Abstract › Scientific › peer-review

  • Lithium-ion batteries
  • Nanotechnology
  • Climate change
  • Energy storage
  • Engines

• Ecophotonics: Assessment of temperature gradient in aquatic organisms using up-conversion luminescent particles

  Volkova, E. K., Yanina, I. Y., Popov, A. P., Bykov, A. V., Gurkov, A. N., Borvinskaya, E. V., Timofeyev, M. A. & Meglinski, I. V., 1 Jan 2017, In: Quantum Electronics. 47, 2, p. 153-157

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review

  • Aquatic organisms
  • Luminescence
  • organisms
  • Thermal gradients
  • temperature gradients
  3 Citations (Scopus)

• Energy and emission analyses of solar assisted local energy solutions with seasonal heat storage in a Finnish case district

  Paiho, S., Hoang, H. & Hukkalainen, M., 1 Jan 2017, In: Renewable Energy. 107, p. 147-155 9 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review

  • Heat storage
  • Thermal energy
  • Energy storage
  • Solar energy
  • Hot Temperature
  26 Citations (Scopus)

• Energy efficiency facets: Innovative district cooling systems

  Passerini, F., Sterling, R., Keane, M., Klobut, K. & Costa, A., 1 Mar 2017, In: Enterpreneurship and Sustainability Issues. 4, 3, p. 310-318 9 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review

  Open Access

  • Cooling
  • energy efficiency
  • Cooling systems
  • Energy Efficiency
  • Energy efficiency
  10 Citations (Scopus)

• Experimental performance evaluation of solid concrete and dry insulation materials for passive buildings in hot and humid climatic conditions

  Rehman, H. U., 1 Jan 2017, In: Applied Energy. 185, p. 1585-1594 10 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review

  • insulation
  • insulating material
  • Insulation
  • energy saving
  • heat flux
  28 Citations (Scopus)

• From carbon sink to carbon source: Extensive peat oxidation in insular Southeast Asia since 1990

  Miettinen, J., Hooijer, A., Vernimmen, R., Liew, S. C. & Page, S. E., 2017, In: Environmental Research Letters. 12, 2, 024014.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review

  Open Access

  • Carbon Sequestration
  • Peat
  • Southeastern Asia
  • carbon sink
  • Soil
  71 Citations (Scopus)

• GHG emission balances and prospects of hydrogen enhanced synthetic biofuels from solid biomass in the European context

  Koponen, K. & Hannula, I., 1 Jan 2017, In: Applied Energy. 200, p. 106-118 13 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review

  • Biofuels
  • biofuel
  • Biomass
  • Hydrogen
  • hydrogen
  13 Citations (Scopus)

• How consumers face novel hybrid energy options in housing? Studying the new detached house town house cases in Finland

  Åkerman, M., Wessberg, N. & Halonen, M., 2017.

  Research output: Contribution to conference › Other conference contribution › Scientific

  • energy
  • alternative energy
  • energy production
  • services
  • energy efficiency

• Integrated sustainability assessment of CCS - Identifying non-technical barriers and drivers for CCS implementation in Finland

  Pihkola, H., Tsupari, E., Kojo, M., Kujanpää, L., Nissilä, M., Sokka, L. & Behm, K., 1 Jan 2017, In: Energy Procedia. 114, p. 7625-7637 13 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review

  Open Access

  • Sustainable development
  • Carbon capture
  • Social aspects
  • Climate change
  • Demonstrations
  4 Citations (Scopus)

• Integrated utilisation pathways for biogenic carbon dioxide in biomass driven industry sectors

  Kouri, S., Hurskainen, M., Kärki, J., Tsupari, E., Alakangas, E. & Bajamundi, C., 1 Jun 2017, EUBCE Conference Proceedings. ETA-Florence Renewable Energies, p. 1828-1836 9 p. (European Biomass Conference and Exhibition Proceedings).

  Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference article in proceedings › Scientific

  • bioenergy industry
  • Carbon dioxide
  • Biomass
  • carbon dioxide
  • fossil
  1 Citation (Scopus)

• Keskipitkän aikavälin ilmastopolitiikan suunnitelman vaikutusarviot

  Koljonen, T., Soimakallio, S., Ollikainen, M., Lanki, T., Asikainen, A., Ekholm, T., Hildén, M., Honkatukia, J., Lehtilä, A., Saarinen, M., Seppälä, J., Similä, L. & Tiittanen, P., 6 Jul 2017, Prime Minister's Office Finland. 81 p. (Valtioneuvoston selvitys- ja tutkimustoiminnan julkaisusarja; No. 57/2017).

  Research output: Book/Report › Report

  Open Access

  • Mink
  • Climate Change

• Methodology for demystifying the futures of cities with dwellers

  Myllyoja, J., Wessberg, N., Dufva, M., Tuominen, A. & Åkerman, M., 2017.

  Research output: Contribution to conference › Other conference contribution › Scientific

  • methodology
  • expert knowledge
  • trend
  • scenario
  • experiential knowledge

• Sociotechnical safety assessment within three risk regulation regimes: SAF€RA STARS Final report

  Ylönen, M., Engen, O. A., Le Coze, J-C., Heikkilä, J., Skotnes, R., Pettersen, K. & Morsut, C., 2017, Espoo: VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland. 60 p. (VTT Technology; No. 295).

  Research output: Book/Report › Report

  Open Access

  • safety
  • regulation
  • vulnerability
  • stakeholder
  • civil society

• Toimitusketjut ja ilmastonmuutos

  Rosqvist, T., Leviäkangas, P. & Molarius, R., 2017, In: Osto ja logistiikka. 5, p. 48-49

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Professional
• 2016

  Bioenergy RES hybrids in Finland

  Hakkarainen, E., 2016, Espoo: VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland. 86 p. (VTT Technology; No. 275).

  Research output: Book/Report › Report

  Open Access

  • renewable energy source
  • bioenergy
  • energy production
  • alternative energy
  • heating

• Challenges of an LCA based decision making framework: The case of EU sustainability criteria for biofuels: Dissertation

  Koponen, K., 2016, Espoo: Aalto University. 125 p.

  Research output: Thesis › Dissertation › Collection of Articles

  Open Access

  • renewable energy directive
  • biofuel
  • European Union
  • life cycle
  • sustainability

• CIB Smart City Road Map and Vision

  Airaksinen, M., Pinto-Seppä, I., Vainio, T. & Huovila, A., 2016, Proceedings of the CIB World Building Congress 2016: Creating built environments of new opportunities. Kähkönen, K. & Keinänen, M. (eds.). Tampere University of Technology, Vol. 1. p. 66-77 (Tampere University of Technology: Department of Civil Engineering: Construction Management and Economics. Report, Vol. 18).

  Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference article in proceedings › Scientific › peer-review

  Open Access

  • smart city
  • city
  • urbanization
  • services
  • new technology

• Climate change mitigation strategy under an uncertain Solar Radiation Management possibility

  Ekholm, T. & Korhonen, H., 2016, In: Climatic Change. 139, 3-4, p. 503-515

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review

  • climate change mitigation
  • solar radiation
  • emission reduction
  • side effect
  • global mean temperature increase
  2 Citations (Scopus)

• Corrosion Testing of Thermal Spray Coatings in a Biomass Co-Firing Power Plant

  Oksa, M., Metsäjoki, J. & Kärki, J., 2016, In: Coatings. 6, 4, 65.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review

  Open Access

  • biomass
  • power plants
  • sprayers
  • Biomass
  • corrosion
  4 Citations (Scopus)

• Creating Prospective Value Chains for Renewable Road Transport Energy Sources up to 2050 in Nordic Countries

  Tuominen, A., Wessberg, N., Leinonen, A., Eerola, A. & Bolwig, S., 2016, Research for Innovative Transports Set: Energy and Environment. André, M. & Samaras, Z. (eds.). Wiley, Vol. 1. p. 173-188

  Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter or book article › Professional

  • road transport
  • energy source
  • policy
  • transition
  • energy policy

• Crystalline rock Deep Life: biodiversity and geobiological cycles in crust

  Itävaara, M., 2016.

  Research output: Contribution to conference › Conference article › Scientific

  • crystalline rock
  • microorganism
  • crust
  • biodiversity
  • energy

• Deep life: How deep there are microorganisms in the earth crust and what are they doing ?

  Itävaara, M., 2016.

  Research output: Contribution to conference › Conference article › Scientific

  • earth's crust
  • microorganism
  • crust
  • energy
  • biodiversity

• Design of a Simple Control Strategy for a Community-size Solar Heating System with a Seasonal Storage

  Rehman, H., Hirvonen, J. & Sirén, K., 29 Jul 2016, In: Energy Procedia. 91, p. 486-495

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review

  Open Access

  • Solar heating
  • Hot Temperature
  • Electricity
  • Solar energy
  • Pumps
  14 Citations (Scopus)

• Development of chemical looping combustion technology for bio-CCS application

  Sebastian, T., Pikkarainen, T., Tsupari, E., Hiltunen, I., Karki, J. & Arasto, A., 2016, CO2 Summit II: Technologies and Oppertunities. Krutka, H., Azizinamini, A. & Zu, F. (eds.). Engineering Conferences International (ECI)

  Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference abstract in proceedings › Professional

  • Carbon capture
  • Biomass
  • Oxygen
  • Fluidized beds
  • Air

• Electrical market management considering power system constraints in smart distribution grids

  Divshali, P. H. & Choi, B. J., 25 May 2016, In: Energies. 9, 6, 405.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Review Article › peer-review

  Open Access

  • Power System
  • Power management
  • Market
  • Smart Grid
  • Grid
  14 Citations (Scopus)

• Environmental impacts of the national renewable energy targets: A case study from Finland

  Sokka, L., Sinkko, T., Holma, A., Manninen, K., Pasanen, K., Rantala, M. & Leskinen, P., 2016, In: Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews. 59, p. 1599-1610

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review

  • Environmental impact
  • Climate change
  • Greenhouse gases
  • Life cycle
  • Chemical reactions
  33 Citations (Scopus)

• Fatigue loads of iced turbines: two case studies

  Lehtomäki, V., Rissanen, S., Wadham-Gagnon, M., Sandel, K., Moser, W. & Jacob, D., 2016, In: Journal of Wind Engineering and Industrial Aerodynamics. 158, p. 37-50

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review

  • Turbines
  • Fatigue of materials
  • Ice
  • Towers
  • Wind power
  7 Citations (Scopus)

• Feasibility of Carbon Capture in Kraft Pulp Mills: Master's thesis

  Kouri, S., 2016, Tampere: Tampere University of Technology. 92 p.

  Research output: Thesis › Master's thesis

  Open Access

  • Kraft pulp
  • Paper and pulp mills
  • Carbon capture
  • Pulp
  • Climate change

• Flexibilities under the EU's Effort Sharing Decision towards 2030

  Siljander, R., Ekholm, T. & Lindroos, T. J., 2016, VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland. 22 p. (VTT Research Report, Vol. VTT-R-02315-16).

  Research output: Book/Report › Report

  Open Access

• From Copenhagen to Durban and the challenge for sustainable levels of GHG concentrations

  Kypreos, S. & Lehtilä, A., 1 Jan 2016, In: International Journal of Global Energy Issues. 39, 5, p. 323-339 17 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review

  • Greenhouse gases
  • Global warming
  • Set theory
  • Temperature
  1 Citation (Scopus)

• Fuel flexibility of the future combustion engine power plants

  Aakko-Saksa, P., Sundell, J-P., Pirvola, L., Niskanen, T., Hjon, P., Nyyssönen, S., Kajolinna, T., Turunen, R., Niemi, S. & Sarjovaara, T., 2016, CIMAC Technical Paper Database.

  Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference article in proceedings › Professional

  • Power plants
  • Engines
  • Biogas
  • Ethanol fuels
  • Energy security

• Global survey on durability variation - on the effect of the reference species

  Stirling, R., Alfredsen, G., Brischke, C., De Windt, I., Francis, L. P., Frühwald Hansson, E., Humar, M., Jermer, J., Klamer, M., Kutnik, M., Laks, P. E., Le, B. I., Metsä-Kortelainen, S., Meyer-Veltrup, L., Morris, P. I., Norton, J., Singh, T., Van Acker, J., Van den Bulcke, J., Venås, T. M. & 2 others, Viitanen, H. & Wong, A. H. H., 2016, Proceedings of 47th IRG Annual Meeting. 26 p. (IRG Annual Meeting Proceedings, Vol. 2016).

  Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference article in proceedings › Scientific

  Open Access

  • durability
  • deterioration
  • testing
  • climate
  • climate change

• Global warming potentials of stemwood used for energy and materials in Southern Finland: differentiation of impacts based on type of harvest and product lifetime

  Helin, T., Salminen, H., Hynynen, J., Soimakallio, S., Huuskonen, S. & Pingoud, K., 2016, In: Global Change Biology: Bioenergy. 8, 2, p. 334-345

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review

  • global warming potential
  • stemwood
  • Global warming
  • thinning (plants)
  • felling
  15 Citations (Scopus)

• Implementation of the Paris Agreement and tasks to develop its rulebook

  Laine, A., Clarke, M., Ekholm, T., Magnusson, R., Lindroos, T., Ahonen, H-M., Kulovesi, K., Tynkkynen, O. & Kasurinen, O., 2016, 163 p. (Valtioneuvoston selvitys- ja tutkimustoiminnan julkaisusarja, Vol. 62).

  Research output: Book/Report › Report

  Open Access

  • climate
  • Morocco
  • forestry
  • know how
  • land use

• In vitro grown plant cells as food: A simple bioreactor for decentralised food

  Ahtinen, J., Reuter, L., Pitkänen, J-P. & Rischer, H., 2016, Food Factor I Conference 2016: Book of Abstracts. Formatex Research Center

  Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference abstract in proceedings › Scientific

  • bioreactors
  • food production
  • cultured meat
  • cell culture
  • kitchens

• Lean production of cost optimal wooden nZEB

  Pulakka, S., Vares, S., Nykänen, E., Saari, M. & Häkkinen, T., 2016, In: Energy Procedia. 96, p. 202-211

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review

  Open Access

  • Lean production
  • Costs
  • Thermal comfort
  • Lightning
  • Life cycle
  3 Citations (Scopus)

• Metrological challenges for measurements of key climatological observables: Oceanic salinity and pH, and atmospheric humidity. Part 1: Overview

  Feistel, R., Wielgosz, R., Bell, S. A., Camões, M. F., Cooper, J. R., Dexter, P., Dickson, A. G., Fisicaro, P., Harvey, A. H., Heinonen, M., Hellmuth, O., Kretzschmar, H-J., Lovell-Smith, J. W., McDougall, T. J., Pawlowicz, R., Ridout, P., Seitz, S., Spitzer, P., Stoica, D. & Wolf, H., 2016, In: Metrologia. 53, 1, p. R1-R11

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Review Article › peer-review

  • Seawater
  • Atmospheric humidity
  • Climatology
  • Metric system
  • Clouds
  23 Citations (Scopus)

• Metrological challenges for measurements of key climatological observables. Part 4: Atmospheric relative humidity

  Lovell-Smith, J. W., Feistel, R., Harvey, A. H., Hellmuth, O., Bell, S. A., Heinonen, M. & Cooper, J. R., 2016, In: Metrologia. 53, 1, p. R40-R59

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review

  • Atmospheric humidity
  • Clouds
  • Units of measurement
  • Latent heat
  • Water vapor

• Optimal Co-Production of Market-Based Power Grid Support and Renewable Fuels or Chemicals

  Weiss, R., Kannari, L., Pennanen, J., Sihvonen, T. & Savolainen, J., 2016, Proceedings of AIChE Annual Meeting 2016: Sustainability in the Analysis, Synthesis, and Design of Chemical Engineering Processes. American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE), p. 250-257

  Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference article in proceedings › Scientific › peer-review

  • hydrogen
  • market
  • chemical
  • solar power
  • wind power

• Optimal forest rotation age under efficient climate change mitigation

  Ekholm, T., 2016, In: Forest Policy and Economics. 62, p. 62-68

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review

  • carbon markets
  • Climate Change Mitigation
  • pollution control
  • climate change mitigation
  • Carbon Price
  22 Citations (Scopus)

• Pathway to achieve negative CO2 emissions: combining biomass with CCS

  Arasto, A., Kärki, J. & Onarheim, K., 2016. 23 p.

  Research output: Contribution to conference › Other conference contribution › Scientific

  Open Access

  • Biomass
  • Carbon
  • Sustainable development
  • Fermentation
  • Raw materials

• Role of critical metals in the future markets of clean energy technologies

  Grandell, L., Lehtilä, A., Kivinen, M., Koljonen, T., Kihlman, S. & Lauri, L. S., 2016, In: Renewable Energy. 95, p. 53-62

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review

  • Financial markets
  • Metals
  • Platinum
  • Cobalt
  • Silver
  90 Citations (Scopus)