Sustainable Energy projects
International comparative study on energy efficiency
Gaia studied global energy efficiency landscape in the report “Energy Efficiency Internationally”, made to Sitra (the Finnish Innovation Fund) in 2008–2009.
Gaia has carried out several biogas studies for public and private sector. These projects have included identification of best available technology, technical and economical feasibility as well as risks in small and medium scale biogas production. (2004-2008)
Development of a second generation PEM fuel cell for combined heat and power production
The role of Gaia in this project was to survey different intelligence strategies of virtual power plants (VPP), list their pros and cons, and critically assess them technically and economically. (European Commission, 2006-2008)
CHP potential and future trends of district heating and cooling in Finland
The potential of CHP production and district heating and cooling in Finland until the year 2050 was evaluated. In the project the results of a survey sent to all Finnish district heating companies were analyzed in the light of previous studies and current policy assumptions. (Finnish Ministry of Trade and Industry and Finnish Energy Industry, 2007)
Stochastic Frontier model for electricity distribution
The project developed an analogous efficiency evaluation model that will be used in parallel with the DEA model in the regulation of the electricity distribution companies in Finland. The analogous model was based on the parametric Stochastic Frontier Analysis method. The study compared various possible model structures, analysed the possible biases and differences between SFA and DEA and analysed the possibilities of using the analogous model in the regulation. (The Energy Market Authority, 2005-2007)
Regulation studies of energy markets
Gaia has participated in a number of studies that have analysed and developed regulation policy on electricity and other energy markets.
Study on mobile fuel cell technology opportunities in Salo region
The objective of the study was to establish the core competence areas of Finnish companies with respect to mobile fuel cell technologies and enhance networking possibilities both internationally and nationally. The possibility to establish a center of excellence related to mobile fuel cells in the region of Salo in Finland was evaluate and a roadmap for further activities in the field of mobile fuel cells was developed. (2006)
