Green economy
We need to build prosperity and growth sustainably, taking care of the health of ecosystems and the carrying capacity of nature.
In our research projects, we seek ways to find sustainable energy solutions and mobility, promote the green transition in housing and construction and the circular economy.
Our work results in a stronger handprint and a smaller carbon footprint.
The green economy is one of our four strategic themes.
Smaller footprint, bigger handprint
Key research areas
Sustainable energy solutions
Green transition in construction
Sustainable mobility
Additive manufacturing
Responsible management
Circular economy of textiles
The cities of the future will be increasingly able to make use of locally produced energy. Smart grids will optimise energy production and consumption by responding to demand in real time.
Samuli Ranta
Leader of the New Energy Research Group
See the results of our work
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Press Release
Turku University of Applied Sciences receives EUR 2.4 million in funding to develop a sustainable shipbuilding ecosystem
Turku University of Applied Sciences’ project Sustainable Material Management Maturity Model (S4M) has received Business Finland’s co-innovation research funding as part of Meyer Turku’s NecOLEAP locomotive project programme.…
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Case
Sustainable mobility in urban areas – Turku University of Applied Sciences developed fast charging stations for electric bikes
Fast-charging stations for electric bicycles have been introduced in Turku. The new energy research group at Turku University of Applied Sciences implemented the stations as part of a…
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News
More responsible packaging and textiles – EKOVIRTA trains experts
Sustainability and ecology is one of today’s biggest trends, and is particularly visible in packaging and textiles. Turku University of Applied Sciences is launching a training course to…
Contact our research groups
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Research group
Circular Business Models
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Research group
New Energy
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Research group
Marketing and customer behaviour
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Research group
Computational Engineering and Analysis