Sustainable Energy Business (SEB)
Research group information
Unit and faculty
Contact information
Research group leader
- Research Director, Sustainable Energy Business
Research group description
The National Climate and Energy Strategy emphasizes the green transition and the transition away from Russian fossil energy. The strategy focuses on the electrification of the energy system, the use of system integration, and the promotion of the hydrogen economy and electric fuels. Finland's strength is seen as its role as a provider of new technology. The strategy aims to bring investments, jobs and economic growth, utilize natural resources sustainably, and improve security of supply and self-sufficiency.
The increase in green transition investments and the debate about Finland's role as an energy producer have raised concerns about the retention of added value in production areas. Understanding the mechanisms of value creation is crucial for the acceptability of projects and the success of regions. Investments must ensure that value creation remains in the region and supports local actors and the well-being of residents.
The research group started its activities in August 2025 as the Value added from sustainable energy business project. The project aims to ensure that green transition investments are integrated into business ecosystems in a way that they generate added value and create new growth to businesses. The project is implemented in an example province (North Ostrobothnia), but its results will serve the entire Finnish regions and international ecosystems.
In the project
- information is produced on the creation of added value and related entrepreneurship
- produce concrete tools that can be used to connect global value chains to regional development and vitality
- strengthen the operating environment and networks of micro and small enterprises and develop practices to support sustainable economic growth
- develop mechanisms for managing value distribution that support sustainable and balanced interaction between different stakeholders
- promote dialogue, knowledge sharing and socially sustainable decision-making
The research group's key research themes are:
- The economic impacts of the operation and the added value generated by the business for the region
- Impacts on local industry
- Participation of SMEs
- Regional distribution
- Employment effects
- Impacts on aspects of sustainable development
- Political and institutional environment
- Trade and investments
The research group produces information on the connections between value creation and regional development, the importance of entrepreneurship, and builds collaboration networks that support the long-term sustainability of operations.