Finland’s clean energy transition is entering a more execution-driven stage. The foundations have been built; clean electricity production is expanding, hydrogen initiatives are gaining momentum, and industrial actors are actively exploring low-carbon solutions. The next step is ensuring that these elements are organised into coherent, investment-ready value chains. This is the context in which the Green Electrification ecosystem (GreenE²) enters its third phase (2026–2028).
From ecosystem building to investment readiness
Since its launch in 2020, GreenE² has brought together companies, research organisations, cities and public actors to strengthen collaboration around hydrogen, Power-to-X technologies, carbon capture and utilisation (CCU), energy efficiency and system integration.
The first two phases focused on building shared understanding, improving dialogue between stakeholders and shaping market conditions. Roadmaps were developed, partnerships were formed and early-stage project concepts were prepared.
The third phase represents a clear shift in emphasis: from coordination toward acceleration. The objective now is to support the development of industrial value chains that are credible, financeable and scalable. This includes preparing R&D, demonstration and investment projects, identifying regulatory and market bottlenecks, and aligning regional strengths into structured project pipelines.
Three regions as platforms for scale
GreenE² concentrates its work on three strategically important industrial areas: Turku, Oulu and the Lappeenranta–Imatra region.
Each region brings distinct strengths to the clean industrial transition:
- Turku combines maritime expertise, port infrastructure and growing interest in green fuels and chemical industry.
- Oulu offers scale in renewable energy production and a strong industrial base with potential for large-scale hydrogen utilisation.
- Lappeenranta–Imatra connects research excellence with bio-based CO₂ streams and industrial processes.
By focusing on these ecosystems, GreenE² supports the development of structured industrial clusters rather than isolated initiatives. The aim is to strengthen regional competitiveness while contributing to Finland’s broader clean industrial ambitions. These three industrial parks have been selected for the first phase, but the intention is to scale the activities to other industrial parks in the future.
Estimates suggest that ecosystem-driven development in these regions could enable up to EUR 1 billion in annual business potential by 2040. Realising this potential requires coordinated action, long-term commitment and shared priorities across sectors.
Technological capability alone is not enough to ensure industrial transformation. The pace of transition depends equally on how ecosystems are organised – how effectively actors collaborate, how projects are prepared and how regulatory and market uncertainties are addressed.
GreenE² provides a structured platform for this collaboration. It connects industry, cities and research actors in a way that supports alignment and reduces fragmentation. By working at regional level, the ecosystem helps translate national ambitions into practical implementation pathways. The third phase therefore focuses less on generating new ideas and more on advancing the right ones toward industrial scale.
A strategic framework for long-term direction – join the Future Energy Systems cluster or engage through GreenE²
Alongside the GreenE² ecosystem initiative, CLIC Innovation advances its long-term work through the Future Energy Systems cluster. As part of this cluster activity, CLIC has updated its Energy Strategy and Research and Innovation Agenda (SRIA) 2025, defining priorities for clean electricity, hydrogen, energy system integration and resilience.
While GreenE² operates as a regional ecosystem initiative, the Future Energy Systems cluster represents CLIC Innovation’s long-term, independent platform for advancing clean energy collaboration in Finland.
The cluster brings together companies, research organisations and public actors to define strategic priorities, prepare high-quality R&D&I initiatives and strengthen cross-sector cooperation around clean electricity, hydrogen and energy system integration.
Organisations interested in shaping Finland’s clean industrial transition can engage either by joining the Future Energy Systems cluster or by participating in GreenE² activities in the focus regions. Together, these offer complementary pathways to contribute to and benefit from the development of investment-ready clean energy ecosystems from strategic collaboration to practical project development.
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