Teknologian tutkimuskeskus VTT

VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland Ltd is a state owned and controlled non-profit limited liability company established by law and operating under the ownership steering of the Finnish Ministry of Employment and the Economy.

VTT’s activities are focused on three areas: Knowledge intensive products and services, Smart industry and energy systems, and Solutions for natural resources and environment. VTT is impact-driven and from its wide multitechnological knowledge base, VTT can combine different technologies, produce information, upgrade technology knowledge, and create business intelligence and value added for its stakeholders.

VTT has a staff of 2,192, net turnover in 2015 was €157.9 million and other operational incomes were €92.6million. Over the years, VTT has gained vast experience from participation in numerous European R&D Framework Programme projects and within various thematic programmes. VTT is ranked among the leading European RTOs.

This proposal includes work from the research area Smart Energy and Transport Solutions, where the focus is on grid integration of renewables, future electricity markets, future energy scenarios and grid connection of renewables.

Website: www.vtt.fi

Contact: Juha Kiviluoma

E-Mail: juha.kiviluoma@vtt.fi