Stored Hydrogen – Flexibility and Security for the Energy System
Wednesday, 25 November 2026, 9:30–12:00
Helsinki Central Library Oodi, Maijansali, Helsinki
The event brings the latest research on hydrogen storage technologies within easy reach of businesses and decisionmakers. What new opportunities could emerging technologies offer for energy flexibility, preparedness and Finnish industry, and what is needed to move these opportunities towards practical application?
9:30 Opening
Stored Hydrogen – A New Industrial Opportunity for Energy Flexibility and Preparedness
Marko Huttula, University of Oulu
Where Does the Opportunity Come From? A Quick Look at Emerging Hydrogen Storage Technologies
Pasi Valkokari, VTT
Päivi Aakko-Saksa, VTT
Volodymyr Yartis, NTNU
Ali Valizadeh, LTU
Elina Huttunen-Saarivirta, VTT
10:45 Break
What Is Needed Next? Turning Hydrogen Storage Opportunities into Practice
Satu Sipola, Fortum
Sara Kärki, Gasgrid
Sanna Pietikäinen, TUKES
Riku Huttunen, Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment of Finland
Juha Ahola, University of Oulu
12:00 End of the event
The event is co-organized by World Energy Council Finland, the Finnish Hydrogen Cluster, and JustH2Transit, a research project funded by the Strategic Research Council. The organizers reserve the right to make changes to the programme.