Sonja Salo is a seasoned professional in the energy sector with extensive experience in optimizing energy systems and promoting renewable technologies. Currently serving as the Commercial Director at EnergyHub since November 2024, Sonja focuses on helping European retailers enhance market competitiveness through heat pump flexibility. Previously, as the Co-founder and Chief Operating Officer at Kapacity.io from August 2020 to November 2024, Sonja contributed to developing smart heat pumps aimed at achieving a 100% renewable energy system. Academic qualifications include a Doctor of Philosophy from Aalto University and specialized training from Y Combinator. Sonja's career includes roles such as Chief Operating Officer and Energy Systems Architect at Fourdeg, a Visiting Student Researcher at the University of California, Berkeley, and various positions at Fortum and the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry in Finland.
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