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When an industry shifts: how innovation fills the gap left by gas extraction
Gas extraction in Groningen has stopped. An industry that was taken for granted for decades no longer exists. That leaves a gap. But a gap in the market is also an opening for new products and innovations. The energy transition shows how industries reinvent themselves. Not by waiting until everything is certain, but by building…
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10 hardware innovations reducing our dependence on fossil fuels
Fossil fuels will not disappear overnight. But the shift is already well underway. More and more companies, households and governments are looking for alternatives to natural gas and oil. That calls for new products and systems that make those alternatives possible. In this blog, we outline ten hardware innovations that contribute to this shift. For…
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Nuclear power in the Netherlands
Climate neutral by 2050, the government’s ambition. Many renewable energy sources, such as wind, solar and hydrogen, should do their bit to achieve this. But nuclear energy can also make a major contribution to achieving this goal. Therefore, the Dutch government has committed to opening two new nuclear power plants and the current nuclear power…
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How does solar energy work?
The accessibility of solar panels has skyrocketed in recent years. More and more households are choosing to have solar panels installed to save on their energy consumption. But how does solar energy actually work? The sun is an inexhaustible source of clean energy. With the help of a solar panel, we can convert sunlight into…
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The approach to offshore wind power
According to climate agreements, by 2050 all energy used in the Netherlands must come from renewable sources. To achieve this, several approaches are possible. One of them is investing in wind energy, both onshore and offshore. How is the Dutch government tackling the growth of offshore wind energy? We look at the goals of wind…
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Offshore wind power, 4 reasons
The vast waters of our oceans and seas are an inexhaustible source of energy that is encouraging us to change the way we generate our electricity. Thanks to the latest innovations and technologies, offshore wind power is possible. From impressive offshore wind farms to the innovative technologies. Offshore wind power offers many opportunities to make…
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Why choose onshore wind power?
Wind power is a form of energy that has accomplished many tasks over the years. Think of sailing ships and powering windmills. Today, wind energy is a promising and sustainable source of energy. More and more offshore wind farms are emerging. But we should not overlook the potential of onshore wind energy in the process.…
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How is the use of waste heat encouraged?
The climate goals must be met no matter what. Reasons enough for the Dutch government to boost the use of renewable energy more. The same goes for the use of waste heat. The goal? A resilient and sustainable energy future for the Netherlands. In this blog, we look at the Dutch government and how they…
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5 ways waste heat can be used
In the ongoing search for renewable energy sources, waste heat is increasingly emerging as a valuable, albeit often untapped, resource in our efforts to create a greener future. Generated as a by-product of various industrial processes, this heat offers a wealth of opportunities for practical applications beyond traditional energy sources. In this blog, we take…
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What is waste heat and what can you do with it?
At a time when sustainability and energy efficiency are key, it is important to make the best use of all available resources. A rapidly emerging source in the world of renewable energy is waste heat. But what exactly is waste heat and how can we harness it to make our society greener and more efficient?…
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5 ways the government is encouraging hydrogen use
The climate requirements are clear: greenhouse gases must be reduced by 49% by 2030 and completely by 2050. This requires drastic changes to the energy system and the industrial and resource system. The use of hydrogen is one means of meeting the requirements. Hydrogen achieves a large number of functions in a CO2-free energy and…
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What are the options for using hydrogen?
The search for environmentally friendly and sustainable energy solutions has drawn attention to hydrogen as a promising candidate for various applications. Hydrogen, the lightest and most abundant element in the universe, promises to play a key role in the transition to a more sustainable future. From clean fuel for vehicles to energy storage and industrial…
