Our focus
The energy transition is a complex multi-disciplinary system change. Our research group is therefore active in different key areas. The emphasis is on the situation in the Eastern Netherlands. Each key area is led by an (associate) professor, who builds on their own expertise, network and training relationships while seeking active collaboration in the process.
Bioenergy and heat systems
Organic waste flows, such as manure, sewage sludge and prunings, are widely available in the Eastern Netherlands. Together with our partners, we are developing optimal processes and installations to extract energy (particularly biogas) and raw materials (mainly nutrients) from these waste flows. This reduces unwanted emissions and creates new opportunities for circular innovation.
System integration and Smart Energy
An increase in decentralised, sustainable energy sources leads to brief surpluses and shortages of energy within the energy system. The research group is investigating the energy balance of decentralised energy systems in order to determine optimal energy generation and energy storage capacities. Together with our partners, we are also developing systems for monitoring and smart control of energy flows.
Hydrogen technology and applications
Hydrogen has a key role to play in the energy and raw materials transition. Together with our partners, we model, validate and develop new sustainable hydrogen solutions, in particular for decentralised industrial applications. We work with students, knowledge institutions and the business community in learning communities, and together with SPRONG partner HAN, we are a driving force in the hydrogen community in the Eastern Netherlands.