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'.

Mesa +

CTIT

IGS

Collaboration with RWE

University of Twente develops a smart-grid system in collaboration with RWE

In the German town of Haren, building work will shortly begin on a large nursery school. The building is to be provided with smart technology from the University of Twente that harmonizes the demand for and supply of (sustainable) energy. ... read more

Ondernemende academici (vakgroep THW van prof. Gerrit Brem) denken met 'brandstof uit lucht' miljoenenmarkt aan te boren (pdf)

Een wild idee met toekomstperspectief ... read more

bosatlas

De Bosatlas van de energie

Deze week verschijnt De Bosatlas van de energie, een atlas die een veelzijdig beeld schetst van verleden, heden en toekomst van energie in Nederland. De Bosatlas van de energie is bestemd voor een breed publiek en verkrijgbaar bij de boekhandel. ... read more

Technisch Weekblad article about succesful third edition of Llowlab