Registration Open: Roundtable on Decarbonising Centralised Heating Systems – Finnish Perspectives

EGEC is pleased to announce that registration is now open for our upcoming RHC-ETIP roundtable, “How to Decarbonise Centralised Heating Systems: Finnish Perspectives on Renewable Heating and Cooling”.

Date: 14 April 2025
Time: 10:00 – 11:30 CET
Location: Online

Warm Homes, Zero Emissions

As part of RHC-ETIP ongoing National Roundtables series, this session will delve into Finland’s approach to achieving 100% renewable heating and cooling.

Organised by the RHC-ETIP platform, this insightful event will introduce national and international stakeholders to the platform’s work while highlighting valuable tools and strategies for the transition to renewable heating and cooling in Finland.

What to Expect?

• A presentation of the RHC-ETIP platform and its resources for Finish national stakeholders.
• Expert insights into key technologies driving Finland’s transition to renewable heating and cooling.
• Diverse stakeholder perspectives on decarbonising centralised heating systems, considering Finland’s unique climate, social landscape, and market conditions.

By focusing on Finland’s tailored solutions, RHC-ETIP aims to pave the way for a more sustainable and resilient future for renewable heating and cooling in Europe.

Join us as speakers will present innovative, combustion-free solutions for the future of heating and cooling in Europe.

Agenda

1. Introduction
   • Overview of the RHC-ETIP platform activities
   • Andrej Misech, Project Manager, EUREC – Insights in Funding Opportunities for RHC sector
2. Expert Presentations: Key Technologies and Innovations in Renewable Heating and Cooling: Finnish Perspectives
   • Teppo Arola, Chief Expert in Geoenergy, Geological Survey of Finland (GTK) – Geothermal Energy’s Role in District Heating and Cooling in Finland
   • Jussi Hirvonen, Executive Director, Finnish Heat Pump Association – The Success Story of the Heat Pump Market in Finland
   • Hannes Tuohiniitty, Sector Manager, The Bioenergy Association of Finland, the Role of Bioenergy
3. Stakeholder Presentation:
   • Rami Niemi, Founder & CTO, QHeat – Coaxial Reversible Medium-Deep Geothermal Heat Well Technology: A Sustainable Heating Solution
4. Q&A and Concluding Remarks

The previous roundtable focused on Croatia—if you missed it, you can watch it here.