The Green Energy Initiative of the University of Twente

In view of global energy and environmental issues, direct solutions are imperative to reduce energy consumption, expand available resources, and decrease our impact on the environment. Extensive research and development are essential to create urgent breakthroughs in the field of renewable energy applications. This enormous challenge requires a multi-disciplinary approach, in close collaboration with governments, industry and consumers.

The research-institutes CTIT, IGS and MESA+ at the University of Twente have bundled their research on renewable energy into the Green Energy Initiative. This will strengthen the collaboration between the various scientific disciplines in renewable energy research at the University of Twente. In particular the direct match of technological innovation with new organisational and governance approaches will promote the successful implementation of innovations. Furthermore, the Green Energy Initiative will enable a better contact for external parties.

The Green Energy Initiative focuses currently on three research themes: ‘Energy from Biomass', 'ICT & Smart Grids’ and ‘Advanced Materials'.

	Eseia International Summer School 15 - 18 July 2013 This summer school aims at committed PhD or Master’s students involved in study projects aiming at developing sustainable smart metropolitan regions of tomorrow. ... read more
	Conference: Improving Energy Access through Climate Finance (26-28 MARCH 2013, UNIVERSITY OF TWENTE) The conference will address a number of themes with special attention given to Africa, since this is where the majority of people live without access to electricity and clean cooking fuels. Sessions on energy access in Africa will be organised together with the African Studies Centre Leiden. ... read more
	Interview Energy researcher Dennis de Vlieger is PhD candidate in the Catalytic Processes and Materials group (CPM) of Prof.dr.ir. Leon Lefferts. He will defend his thesis Friday 8 February 2013. ... read more
	Professor Lefferts appointed Research Director Green Energy Initiative As of 1 January 2013 Professor Leon Lefferts has been appointed Research Director of the Green Energy Initiative (GEI). ... read more