Applied Research

Pursuing state-of-the-art energy developments

To reinforce our position at the leading edge of knowledge, our team continuously initiates and participates in research and development projects.

We take research at heart, to ensure that our knowledge, models and methodologies are continuously improving and of top quality.

Our research infuses all our activities in renewable energy, energy efficiency and energy infrastructure.

Ongoing projects

  • The first European PV smart grid demonstration and analysis of the benefits of solar PV in supporting the grid and enabling additional hosting capacity.

    Supported by the European Commission (FP7 project)

    In collaboration with AIT, infrax, LRM, SMA and the University of Ljubljana

     
    www.metapv.eu

     

  • Development of infrastructure and systems to increase reliability and efficiency of offshore wind farms. Includes the development of a floating LiDAR.

    In collaboration with Hansen Transmissions, OWA (Geosea/DEME), CG Power Belgium, VUB, Agoria Renewable Energy Club, Generaties and Sirris.


    www.owi-lab.be

  • Northern Seas Wind Index Database: Advanced offshore measurements and modelling, including series of LiDAR measurement campaigns offshore.

    In collaboration with Oldbaum Services, Danish Technical University IMM, Garrad Hassan, INETI, ISET, Kjeller Vindteknikk, RISOE DTU, University of Strathclyde, WINDTEST, Scottish Enterprise, DONG Energy, Nautilus Associates, Statoil Hydro, 3E, CLS


    www.norsewind.eu

     

  • Towards COast to COast NETworks of marine protected areas (from the shore to the high and deep sea), coupled with sea-based wind energy potential.

    A European FP7 project.

    www.coconet-fp7.eu

Previous projects

  • A techno-economic assessment of offshore grid connections and interconnections in the North Sea.

    Supported by Intelligent Energy Europe.

    In collaboration with dena, EWEA, ForWind, IEO, NTUA-RENES, Senergy and Sintef.


    www.offshoregrid.eu

  • Analysis of large-scale integration of wind power in Europe's power market.

    Supported by Intelligent Energy Europe

    In collaboration with EWEA, Garrad Hassan, VTT, Tractabel, dena, DTU, Sintef and Kema.


    www.trade-wind.eu