Vaasa
Nordic Energy Capital (NEC) - The Nordic Energy Capital
Location
The project is based in the Vaskiluoto area – a small island located immediately in front of the city centre of Vaasa in western Finland and connected to the mainland by a road and rail bridge. The project utilises its integrated energy infrastructure – including the power plant and thermal storage – for developing and simulating the digital twin. Activities also span the whole of Vaasa city, engaging citizens, schools and property owners across diverse neighbourhoods.
Urban authorities
The City of Vaasa, as the Main Urban Authority (MUA), leads the NEC project by coordinating strategic planning, stakeholder collaboration and implementation of systemic energy solutions. Whilst the main thematic work is led by the University of Vaasa, the MUA ensures integration with urban development, manages citizen engagement activities, and aligns local energy investments with the project’s digital and green transition goals.
The City of Vaasa
FinlandTransfer partners
Transfer Partners are urban authorities that join the EUI-Innovative Action project to observe and learn. Their primary aim is to enhance the adaptability of the project's solutions to different urban contexts within the EU. These partners play a crucial role in facilitating knowledge exchange among EU cities and fostering innovation. They come from different EU member states than the project Main Urban Authority and participate during the project's implementation phase. Each project generally involves three Transfer Partners. The involvement of Transfer Partners is vital for ensuring the project's innovative solutions are effectively adaptable and replicable in various contexts across the EU.
Transfer Partner 1
Transfer Partner 2
Transfer Partner 3
Delivery partners
A Delivery Partner is an organization selected for its expertise and experience to help design and implement specific parts of a project. Their role is to carry out certain tasks, create outputs, and manage a part of the project's budget. They are essential for bringing in knowledge and skills that enhance the project's overall value.
- Oy Merinova Ab
- University of Vaasa
- EPV Energy
- Vaasa Electricity
- Vaasa 4H Association