Clean energy and smart solutions
In the vision of the Viksu Kuopio program, the Kuopio of 2035 has a strong spirit of creating new sustainable smart solutions and cleantech. Research and educational institutions together with companies and the city create new circular economy innovations that bring vitality to the area. Viksu Kuopio invests in energy efficiency, utilizes and produces renewable energy in a versatile way, and thus also increases security of supply.
“Innovative energy solutions are systematically implemented in Kuopio.”
Viksu Kuopio program
We increase the use of local, renewable energy and reduce energy consumption
We will introduce more non-combustion-based energy technology in electricity and heat production. Our intention is to switch to cleantech by 2030. We want to produce and utilize solar energy in the city’s properties more widely than at present.
In accordance with Viksu Kuopio, an energy strategy is drawn up for the Kuopio region and energy efficiency is promoted locally. The Kuopio of the future is a pioneer in demand flexibility and energy storage. We are also looking for innovative solutions to utilize waste heat and we are developing, for example, energy-positive waste water treatment plants.
We continue regular energy efficiency work with the goal of increasing energy use by 10%. We reduce the energy need of properties with building technical regulations and smart solutions. Energy efficiency also brings financial savings.
Smart solutions are created through cooperation
We want to develop the Savilahti area as an experimental platform for low-carbon, innovative and circular economy-promoting solutions. The city wants to act as an enabler of new experiments and spread good practices.
We want to strengthen the data economy and digital solution expertise in Kuopio. Our goal is also to improve telecommunication in both urban and rural areas.
Goals 2035
The goal of the Clean energy and smart solutions -theme is to be achieved by 2035. You can find the planned actions for the years 2024–2035 in the Viksu Kuopio program (in Finnish).
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5.1 We turn to cleantech alternatives in heat and electricity production by 2030.
5.2 Renewable energy sources are produced and utilized in the city’s properties.
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5.3. An energy strategy for the Kuopio region will be made.
5.4 Kuopio is a pioneer in demand flexibility and energy storage in 2035.
5.5 Energy clusters will be created in the region and cooperation and communication will be increased.
5.6 We are looking for innovative solutions to utilize waste heat.
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5.7 We continue energy efficiency work and constantly look for new ways to improve energy efficiency.
5.8 Wastewater treatment plants are developed to be energy positive.
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5.9 We strengthen research, development and innovation work in cooperation with various operators.
5.10 Savilahti will be Finland’s most attractive water sector experimentation and innovation environment by 2027.
5.11 Kuopio is at the forefront of water know-how: intelligent water supply solutions and recovery processes are being developed, as well as cleantech industry.
5.12 The city of Kuopio promotes the Savilahti region as a testing platform for cleantech, innovative and circular economy solutions.
5.13 We will strengthen Kuopio’s expertise in the data economy and digital solutions.
