#65 Hydrogen - zero emmisions
Today we are talking about #boats producing #worldwide 2.5% of the #greenhouse gases. Many companies are thinking how these #boats can be powered without diesel. The #SolarButterfly interviewed Rune Karlsen, Project Manager at TECO 2030.
TECO 2030 is developing #hydrogen fuel cells that enable ships and other heavy-duty applications to become #emissions-free. The company is also developing other #solutions that can help the #maritime #industry to reduce its emissions, such as exhaust gas cleaning and carbon capture systems for ships.
Find out more on their website: https://teco2030.no/
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#64 Electric Snowmobile
In the city of Santa Claus, in the northern part of Finland, people are using Snowmobiles to get around!
#Snowmobile is the next generation vehicle for exploring the unique nature of the Arctic. The SolarButterfly interviewed Matti Auttioniemi, the CEO of Aurora Powertrains.The heart of the electric snowmobile is designed to survive in the Arctic. Quality state-of-the-art components keeps the battery at optimum temperature even in the toughest conditions and lets the rider squeeze every last spark out of the batteries.
Listen to Matti’s interview and check up Aurora’s website for more information: https://aurorapowertrains.com/
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#63 The Nordic Hub
“If you don’t go green, if you don’t go efficient, if you don’t focus on Paris agreement goals, you won’t stay competitive as a company” – told us Kristoffer Jansson, Brand Manager at Energy Vaasa.
EnergyVaasa is the largest #energy #technology hub in the Nordic countries. This has made it a world leader within different technologies, such as #smart electrical #solutions, #sustainable energy and flexible #power generation.
EnergyVaasa consists of over 160 #companies and #exports cover more than 80% of total #turnover.
Learn more about EnergyVaasa on their website: https://www.vaasa.fi/en/energyvaasa/ while listening to Kristoffer’s #interview.
#62 Finnish Electricity From Vaasa
‘We want to become #climate neutral by the year #2030!’ – declared the city of #Vaasa, Finland – the first city in #Europe which has assumed this mission. In #Finland, this is more about #heating: they are using #renewable recources and local #sources of #energy to heat up big pull full of water and with that water they are heating the homes of 60 thousand people.
Is it unbelievable? Well, listen to Jakob Frants, the #Development #Manager at Vaasan Sähkö and check up Vaasan Sähkö website for more information: https://www.vaasansahko.fi/en/
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#61 The Future of Batteries
SolarButterfly interviewed Robert Haendel, the CEO of OPES in Berlin, who talked about a very interesting solar solution that they do, integrating solar in vehicles. They were the ones who also prepared the panels to the SolarButterfly, made of recycled ocean plastic. They are ultralight and very efficient. He talked about the possibility of covering all the new cars, trucks and buses with solar and how much energy that could save potentially. The impact can be huge!
Automobile industry is already changing, but there is still a lot of potential to make it greener.
Check out OPES: https://www.opes-solutions.com
#60 The Future of Energy Storage
It is possible to produce a lot of #energy during the summer. But, is there a chance to store all that massive energy from the summer and use it in the winter? YES! – said Laurie Holtta, Production Manager at Vatajankoski. This is a Finish #sustainable company that saves #solar energy.
Vatajankoski offers building societies, companies and municipalities a new option for improving the energy #efficiency of buildings. The service model based on an affordable monthly fee makes the introduction of new #technologies easy, as Vatajenkoski invests in the #solution on behalf of the customer and is responsible for its use throughout the contract period. Whether it’s a residential apartment building, a swimming pool, a shopping center or an industrial property, our solution always saves more than it costs.
Find out more on their website: https://www.vatajankoski.fi/
#meetlarso #solarbutterfly #greenenergy #energyefficiency
#59 Where Nature Meets History
Suzanne Org is the #CEO at Maidla Nature Resort. The starting point of this massive project was in 2019 when they bought a manor complex in search of something special. Having travelled the globe in search of unique experiences and sites, they realized that Estonia have something they should honour a lot more – the simplicity of pure raw nature alongside authentic manor culture.
Maidla Nature Resort is the roof name for the new brand. The Resort covers the old precious Maidla Manor complex, around 25 hectares of land and a natural pond, as well as the latest addition in architecture – Nature Villa.
Find more about Maidla Nature Resort: https://www.maidlaresort.com/story
#58 Energy supplies for the Baltics & Poland
Rasmus Udde is the Innovation Lead at Sunly. This company supplies the Baltics & Poland with #renewable energy security. This means Sunly creates #solar and wind parks that produce #electricity in an #environmentally friendly way. Besides developing renewable energy projects, they also manage a renewable energy and electrification portfolio of #startups.
Check out more about their projects: https://sunly.ee/
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#57 Electric Cargo Bikes
Siim Starke is the CO-Founder of VOK Bikes which produces #durable electric cargo bikes. These bikes tackle the biggest challenges in urban deliveries — from speed and efficiency to improving working conditions and supporting #human-friendly city spaces. The roof makes the #Vok a pleasant ride in any weather. The comfortable seat and regenerative pedaling system mean that it requires no physical strength to operate.
Learn more about them: https://vokbikes.com/
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#56 Supporting Green Innovation
Erki Ani is the #CEO of CLEANTECH ESTONIA – which is supporting StartUps, teams or people who want to change the world through #green #innovation. His company provides them with the first recouces that they need to implement their ideas. Erki with his team have built the local ecosystem aiming at empowering research and innovation towards impactful and systematic sustainability.
Learn more about Cleantech in Erki’s interview and have a look at Cleantech website: https://www.cleantechforest.ee/
#meetlarso #greenenergy #greeninitiatives #startup #sollarbutterfly #sustainability
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