March 16, 2026 09:00 Events, News EnergyWeek 2026 EnergyWeek will be held again in 2026, march 16th to 19t! The annual EnergyWeek gathers energy enthusiasts from all over the world to share information, hear about the latest news and most interesting cases, extend their networks and do business. EnergyWeek focuses on renewable energies, smart energy, clean gas energy and energy storage. Topics of […]
23.04.2025 News Marko Kuokkanen Appointed as the CEO of Technology Centre Merinova Marko Kuokkanen has been appointed as the new CEO of Merinova. He will assume his position on May 1, 2025. “Marko’s extensive experience in the energy sector and his deep understanding of the development of the Vaasa energy cluster, including his role as Head of Sales and Marketing for the GigaVaasa project, make him an […]
01.04.2025 National news, News, Regional news Vaasa awarded €4.3 million in funding for sustainable urban development The City of Vaasa has been granted significant international funding by the European Commission. The total funding for the sustainable urban development project amounts to €5.4 million, of which the EU share is 80 percent – that is, €4.3 million. The project funding from the European Urban Initiative (EUI) programme supports new solutions to challenges in sustainable […]
20250413 09:00:00 Events, National news, News, Regional news EnergyVaasa is setting higher ambitions for the next three years The new strategy of the EnergyVaasa cluster highlights the cluster’s position as a global leader in the clean transition. A strong focus is placed on the cluster companies’ capacity for renewal, the development of internationally competitive SMEs, and a thriving start-up culture. Over the next three years, the EnergyVaasa cluster will focus on strengthening collaboration […]
10.03.2025 News, Regional news The cornerstone of Hitachi Energy Park was laid on Thursday, March 6, 2025, in Vikby. The Cornerstone of Hitachi Energy Park Laid – A Historic Milestone for a Historic Investment The cornerstone of Hitachi Energy Park was laid on Thursday, March 6, 2025, in Vikby, Korsholm. With an investment of 180 million dollars, a new production and technology center of over 40,000 square meters is being built in the Vaasa […]
06.03.2025 National news, News, Wind power Wind power became the second-largest electricity generation source in Finland. Wind power produced the second most electricity among all electricity generation sources in Finland last year. Its share of electricity production grew significantly over the year, surpassing hydropower, which had long held the second position. Wind power already accounted for 24 percent of total electricity consumption for the year. Solar power has also seen significant […]
March 13, 2025 09:00 Events, News Welcome to the EnergyVaasa Strategy Launch Event 13.3.2025 During the event, we will present EnergyVaasa’s new strategy, which sets the guidelines for the development of the cluster in the coming years. Participants will receive first-hand information about new focus areas and upcoming projects, as well as the opportunity to influence and network with other cluster members. The event is open to everyone interested. […]
24.02.2025 Regional news We are hiring an EU Affairs Manager Interested in working in the energy capital of the north We are the leading player in the EnergyVaasa cluster. We produce growth and success for the EnergyVaasa cluster through our project expertise and development services. We are hiring an EU Affairs Manager substitute (parental leave) for a fixed-term employment position to join our team of […]
30.04.2024 Events, News, Regional news Cybersecurity Seminar and Workshop 07.05.2024 / 10:00 – 14:30 Cybersecurity seminar (hybrid) and workshop – Tuesday 07.05.2024. Time: 10:00 – 14:30 REGISTER HERE Address: Yrittäjänkatu 17, Vaasa Futura 1 building, Prima conference room. Lunch and coffee is included for free. It is possible to attend only in the seminar (hybrid by Teams), but we hope that many of you can attend in the workshop […]
March 17, 2025 09:00 Events, National news, Regional news EnergyWeek 2025 The next EnergyWeek will take place from 17 to 20 March 2025. EnergyWeek is an energy industry event week organised jointly by around thirty organisations. The main coordination of the arrangements is the responsibility of EnergyVaasa / Vaasanseudun Kehitys Oy VASEK. https://www.energyweek.fi/
May 7, 2024 09:00 Events, News EU Funding Opportunities 7 th of May 09:00 – 12:00 EU Funding Opportunities: finding EU funding calls, preparation of the proposal and EU funding instruments. EU Affairs Manager services within Merinova has organized a half-day session presenting EU funding opportunities. Don’t miss the step-by-step guidance on how to search for funding calls, how to prepare the proposal and details about the EU funding instruments. Date: […]
22.01.2024 National news, News, Regional news GigaVaasa’s planned investments in the battery factory area will impact the entire country The impact model assessed the direct and indirect effects of the battery cluster investments planned for the GigaVaasa area in Vaasa and Mustasaari on employment, output, added value, and tax revenues, as well as the regional distribution of the effects in the Vaasa region and the whole country. According to the results of the model, […]
