Τεύχος 4o - 2013 Cleantech Cutting-edge cleantech companies, products and services In Finland there are over 2000 enterprises active in various cleantech sectors. The overall turnover of the most prominent Finnish cleantech companies was 17.9 billion euros in 2010, with an annual growth rate of 5.6%. Finland is a global leader in energy efficiency, clean industrial processes and bioenergy. Other key cleantech sectors include analysis and automation, renewable energy, water and wastewater treatment, waste management and emission reduction. Finnish cleantech know-how provides international companies with an excellent opportunity to benefit from cutting-edge environmental technology companies, solutions, products and services. Come and seize cleantech business opportunities in Finland For investors seeking new cleantech markets, Finland offers a multitude of attractive opportunities in environmental technology and the utilisation of renewable energy: Windpower: investment and construction boom initiated by the launch of a feed-in tariff in 2011 Biomass: strong biomass-focused technology value chain ideal for innovation and technology sourcing Energy efficient construction: new building regulations open up an untapped market Water sector: infrastructure renovation market worth 4 billion World-leading technology and first-class cleantech competence from Finland World-class expertise in combined heat and electricity production Products and technologies that can be seamlessly integrated into large-scale environmental projects Cost-efficient cleantech solutions that take advantage of the latest process and environmental technologies Close cooperation with major research institutes and universities Extensive experience of project management and implementation in the Baltic countries and Russia Innovative technologies that combine waste management and energy production Ideal conditions for testing new technologies Invest in Finland at your service Whatever your needs are, Invest in Finland's Cleantech team will be pleased to help you. If you have any questions regarding establishing a Cleantech business in Finland, please contact Jari Tielinen Vice President, Investment Consulting tel. +358 204 695 285 jari.tielinen@investinfinland.fi News Αρχείο
Changing energy consumption and production in Finland The increasing trend in energy consumption has levelled out and renewable energy is on the rise in Finland. For the first time, the amount of energy produced by renewable energy sources and nuclear power has overtaken the use of fossil fuels in Finland. According to researchers from the Academy of Finland s Finnish Research Programme on Climate Change (FICCA), the changes in energy consumption are the result of decisions on the national level as well as independent initiatives for the use of new energy technologies by businesses, municipalities and households in Finland. The era of reduction in greenhouse gases has begun and the increase in energy consumption has stopped in Finland, according to Professor Raimo Lovio, head of the LAICA project within FICCA which focuses on the local use of energy innovations. Energy consumption in Finland has not increased in ten years and the anticipated increase by the year 2020 will likely remain minimal. Wood energy and heat pumps There are many factors that point to a turnaround in the way that Finns consume energy. Until now, the most successful technologies involved in the turnaround have been wood energy and heat pumps. The increase in the use of forest processed chips in the production of electricity and heat has been the greatest single factor in promoting wood energy. Finland is one of the leading European countries in the use of heat pumps. Every second new single-family home is equipped with a geothermal system. These types of systems are also becoming more common for the heating and cooling of larger properties. Growing wind and solar energy According to Lovio, the development of wind and solar energy is now picking up momentum. Finland s wind power capacity will nearly double during 2013, and by 2020 the increase will be manifold. This is possible because of the subsidised feed-in tariff, careful placement of wind power plants and the development of marine wind power, says Lovio. A turn-around in the field of solar energy is visible in a new attitude of the citizens and companies, as well as the government. Finland is seeing the development of a solar energy cluster that operates within both the domestic and export markets. Along with smaller companies, the large energy corporations have begun to sell solar energy solutions to their customers, and we re seeing the implementation of smart grid-connected solar power systems, which would be attractive to consumers. Solutions that improve the energy efficiency of traffic, lighting and heating are being developed at a rapid pace. Energy solutions are the most promising aspect of Finland s cleantech exports, according to Lovio. Source: Academy of Finland
Research, development and innovation Finland is a country of innovation and technology The Finnish economy is knowledge-based and strong on innovation. Finland s R&D spending per capita is among the highest in the world. The basis of Finland s competitiveness, equality and trust, has been progress and focusing on finding creative solutions to global problems. Finnish companies and consumers are early adopters of emerging technologies, which makes Finland an ideal test bed for new solutions and technologies. Finland has several high-tech clusters with many technology companies that have cutting-edge expertise, e.g. companies specialising in wireless and mobile solutions, cleantech, healthcare and life sciences, and new materials and processes. The problems the world now has to deal with are more numerous and more difficult than ever before and they are molding the way we live. Solving these issues and problems requires decisiveness, reliability and high-level expertise. Finland has proven to be a country with great ambition and built-in determination. Businesses benefit from the country s thriving living lab environment where users, companies, academia and public institutions are joining forces to form problem-solving communities. R&D intensity and competitiveness Finland has a long history of investing in research and education. These investments give Finland a competitive advantage. The relationship between R&D intensity and competitiveness factors is very strong: Finland is the most competitive country in Europe and its R&D intensity is second highest. Finland invites you to provide innovative services Service innovations in the public sector create new business opportunities for providing quality services that are more user-friendly, interactive, competitive and relevant to customers. Recently Finland s public sector has expanded with new investments in hospitals, schools, cultural institutions and security infrastructures and the number of jobs in public services has also grown. This growth is also associated with large-scale and rapid social change that is calling for a reorganisation of the welfare state. Why Finland? Finland needs innovative services and companies Business services have formed the fastest-growing sector of the economy in recent years Growing demand for outsourced services in the public sector Wide-ranging needs of Finland s ageing population create new opportunities for innovative social, health and other services Innovative companies benefit from Finland s highly educated workforce and modern business service ecosystem Invest in Finland at your service Please contact Invest in Finland to learn more about the great business opportunities in Finland. Irina Blomqvist Senior Director, Business Development tel. +358 204 695 274 irina.blomqvist@investinfinland.fi
REGIONAL GREECE Peloponnese: Open for Business Invest in Greece promotes Greece s regions to investors from around the globe. On April 17, 2013, the Region of Peloponnese held a one day event in cooperation with the Embassy of Canada in Greece and Invest in Greece Agency, entitled "Peloponnese: Open for Business." Mr. Tatoulis, the Governor of the Peloponnese Region, outlined the importance of the Region and its key role in the new investment era and in supporting Greece s economic development. Mr. Tatoulis also assessed the strategic geographic location of the Region and the importance of the "Kallikratis Reform Plan," which empowers the regional authorities to undertake economic initiatives. He also announced the creation of a new Peloponnese-based fund that will serve as an investment platform, leveraging local and international investor interest. The Governor said that the Region is establishing a Research Centre for Innovation and Applied Technology, in partnership with universities and private investors reminding attendees that the strongest advantage of the Peloponnese remains the quality of its human resources. Mr. Tatoulis also referred to future business opportunities related to the Kalamata and Tripoli airports and the marinas of Gytheio, Nafplio, Astros, Leonidio and Kiparissia and the ports of Monemvassia and Ermioni. With respect to the relations between Greece and Canada, Mr. Tatoulis expressed satisfaction at the state and evolution of bilateral ties. The bilateral agreement for double taxation and tax evasion, for example, represents a significant development in view of the Free Trade Agreement between Canada and the European Union. Similarly, the Greek ratification of the 12-month mobility agreement for young people between the ages of 22-35 helps to strengthen the social ties between the two countries. The Canadian Ambassador to Greece, Mr. Robert Peck, emphasised the Peloponnese Region s potential for growth and stated that regionalism in Greece along with investment in innovative technologies creates a positive perspective for new investment opportunities. He emphasised that Greece and Canada celebrate 70 years of diplomatic relations and friendship between the two countries. Ms. Vasso Kyrkou, Stakeholder Relations Chief at Invest in Greece, delivered a message on behalf of the Invest in Greece Chairman, Mr. Aris Syngros, and underlined the Region s comparative advantages and its attractiveness as an investment location. Ms. Kyrkou pointed to the Region s infrastructure, rich cultural background, nature, scenery and excellent agricultural products. The President of the Greek-Canadian Chamber of Commerce, Mr. Konstantinos Katsigiannis, discussed the great business potential of the two countries and discussed highlights in trade activity, such as Greek exports to Canada and Canadian investments in Greece. Mr. Antullio Richetta, Director of IBI Group, presented A New Development Gateway for Peloponnese, the Tripoli Airport and discussed how an airport in Tripoli would further the development of the Region, while Mr. Peter Eliopoulos, a successful Greek-Canadian businessman, presented his investment project in Potamia, Lakonias.
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Embassy of Finland, Athens Ambassador Pekka Lintu As an element of the Foreign Service, the network Finnish Diplomatic Missions plays a central role in the development of a safe and predictable tomorrow for every Finnish citizen. Finnish Diplomatic Missions, established in various parts of the world, provide a wide range of services for Finns and the Finnish society. A total of 189 countries are member states of the UN. Finland has concluded diplomatic relations with 170 countries and set up an Embassy in 76 countries. In addition, Finland has 7 Permanent Representations to international organizations, such as the EU, the UN, the OSCE and the OECD. Seven Consulates are headed by a Consul General. The fields of responsibility of non-resident Ambassadors and of the four Roving Ambassadors appointed to work in Helsinki cover 61 other countries. The operation of Diplomatic Missions abroad is governed by public international law, established in the Vienna Conventions on Diplomatic and Consular Relations. The main duties of the Embassy of Finland in Greece are: - to entertain bilateral political and commercial-economical relationships to Greece - to follow Greek standpoints on EU matters and to report them to Finland - to promote Finland in Greece, also different kind of information and cultural duties - to look after the rights of Finnish companies and industry - consul affairs The work in the field of politics and commercialism traditionalle forms the basis of the Embassy s work. It involves negotiating, analysing and reporting on political and ecoomic develpoments in Greece, building up a network of contacts, taking care of the practical arrangements for state and ministerial visits etc. The consular services protects the interests of Finnish nationals in Greece. The services include providing passports and notary services, visas for foreigners travelling to Finland, and assistance to Finnish citizens in distress. In addition to the Embassy of Finlad in Athens, Finland has Honorary Consuls based in 7 other cities in Greece. The Embassy also briefs journalists based in Greece and promotes Finnish image and monitors Greece media coverage of Finland and international politics. 19, Syngrou Ave, 117 43 Athens Greece Tel. : +30 210 92 44 368 - Fax : +30 210 92 10 392 e-mail : info@fhcc.gr - www.fhcc.gr Branch in Thessaloniki : 1rst Km Thessalonikis Kalochoriou, 570 09 - +30 2310 511 191 e-mail : marko@fhcc.gr Branch in Finland : Veistamonaukio 1-3 (WTC-Builting 20100 Turku, Tel. +358 (0) 50 3635 109 e-mail : pirjo@fhcc.gr