Engine as a future solution

The rapid fall in the cost of renewable energy in recent years means it is now the most affordable way to generate electricity in many parts of the world. At the same time, the need for a radical reduction and even reversal of carbon emissions is driving cities, corporations and utilities to set ambitious targets for moving towards 100% renewable energy.

This year the engine technology seminar is focusing on the shift to a carbon neutral future with an increase in intermittent renewable energy production and how the combustion engine technology can help to stabilize and support the renewable energy system. We will also look at future power sources for off-road machinery.

We will hear about a multiyear Hydrogen study module the Finnish Institute of Technology (FITech) has launched. It considers hydrogen as a system and also as a part of the energy system. The use of hydrogen is investigated as a part of machines and energy generation, and also discussed from the perspective of different chemical products that are derivatives of hydrogen. To complete the picture, the life cycle analysis and the role of hydrogen in energy and geopolitics are also considered.

The Seminar is arranged by the Combustion Engine Branch Group of the Technology Industries of Finland.

Meeting Hall (Vaasa City Hall)
Friday 24 March
10:30 - 12:00

10:30-10:40 Opening Words and Overview

Mikael Wideskog
Director, Sustainable Fuels & Decarbonisation R&D and Engineering, Power Supply, Marine Power
Wärtsilä

10:40-10:55 Future Power Source for Off-road Vehicles

Jarno Ratia
Agco power Director Global Product Management – Engines

10:55-11:10 Taking the road to a 100% renewable future

Rasmus Teir
General Manager Sustainability & Future Plant Concepts
Wärtsilä

11:10-11:25 Studying hydrogen economy in Finland

Anne Mäkiranta
FITech Network University, University of Vaasa, University Lecturer
Seppo Mäkinen
VAMK/TuAMK, Vaasa University of Applied Sciences, Principal Lecturer

11.25-12:00 Panel discussion (Moderator: Annukka Santasalo-Aarnio)

Annukka Santasalo-Aarnio
Assistant Professor, Aalto University
Teemu Sarjovaara
Neste Head of R&D, Products and Applications Research and Development
Maciej Mikulski
University of Vaasa Associate Professor, Internal Combustion Engines
Jarno Ratia
Agco power Director Global Product Management – Engines
Rasmus Teir
General Manager Sustainability & Future Plant Concepts
Wärtsilä
Annukka Saari
Senior advisor, energy policy, Teknologiateollisuus

Mikael Wideskog

Director, Sustainable Fuels & Decarbonisation R&D and Engineering, Power Supply, Marine Power

Patrick Frostell

Head of Electrical Equipment Policy Sustainable Development