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Potential for distributed photovoltaics in urban Chile

Aalto-Chile collaboration addresses Chile's solar potential: Photovoltaics in cities could satisfy 22% of Chile’s electricity demand.
Peak solar conditions in Conception (Chile).

The results of an extensive simulation work of solar energy potential in Chile, which is one of world's most promising regions for solar energy utilization, was published in Solar Energy 135 (2016) 43–49 http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.solener.2016.05.043. 

The work was based on Aalto-Chile collaboration and funded through a grant from the Academy of Finland and CONICYT Chile.

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Three people having a discussion at a table with laptops. Text: Visiting Professorships at TU Graz, October 1, 2026 - January 31, 2027.
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Apply Now: Unite! Visiting Professorships at TU Graz

TU Graz, Austria, invites experienced postdoctoral researchers to apply for two fully funded visiting professorships. The deadline for expressions of interest is 20 February 2026, and the positions will begin on 1 October 2026.

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Soil Laboratory Exhibition – Exploring the Dialogue Between Human and the Earth in Utsjoki

Soil Laboratory explores the relationship between humans and the earth as a living landscape through ceramic practices in Utsjoki.
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The Finnish Cultural Foundation awarded grants for science and art

A total of 15 individuals or groups from Aalto University received grants
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Environmental Structure of the Year 2025 Award goes to Kalasatama-Pasila tramway

The award is given in recognition of meritorious design and implementation of the built environment. Experts from Aalto University developed sustainability solutions for the project.