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Climate and Energy Systems Engineering

Learning Community

Hydrogen

Hydrogen is a Learning Community that focuses on the production, storage, safety and utilization of hydrogen as a clean energy carrier. Participants dive into the science and engineering behind hydrogen production methods, including electrolysis and steam methane reforming.
They also explore the various applications of hydrogen, such as fuel cells and transportation, and assess the environmental benefits and challenges associated with hydrogen-based energy solutions. 

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Stakeholders: 

  • Hyer Power 

  • NIPV (Nederlands Instituut voor Publieke Veiligheid) 

  • The Green Village, TU Delft 

  • GroenvermogenNL HCA regio west 

  • Ministry of Infrastructure and Water Management 

  • Taakveld Veiligheid Energietransitie 

  • Landelijk Platform Veilige Leefomgeving 

  • Safety & Security Institute TBM (TU Delft) 

  • Energy Switch Zuid-Holland partners 

  • Leidse Instrumentmakersschool

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Coaches: 

  • Saul Oost (Hyer Power) 

  • Hessel Jongbreur (ZEF)

  • Ir. Ulrich Starke (ZEF)

  • Dr. Sander Mertens (Haagse Hogeschool)

  • Docent Process and Energy

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Green hydrogen production on a solar field/wind farm

Hydrogen generators on the construction site

Green hydrogen and construction tenders/procurement

Safety study for Zeeland

Safety study for Amsterdam

Safety study for aluhal festival

Learning Community

Port of Maassluis

The Port of Maassluis Learning Community is an innovative hub committed to developing a green and self-sustaining energy system for its harbor. Collaborating with local businesses and residents, it's set to become a model for eco-friendly energy provision, integrating advanced technologies like Dr. Ten’s saltwater battery and SPIE's Integrated Virtual Power Plant.

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Stakeholders

  • Dokter Ten 

  • Green business Club Waterweg 

  • Gemeente Maassluis 

  • Ontwikkelstichting Loods M 

  • Hogeschool Rotterdam

  • ROC Mondriaan

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Coaches

  • Prof. Rene van Swaaij (TU Delft)

  • Hans Visser (Erfgoed Kwartiermaker)

  • Peter Anker (Hogeschool van Rotterdam)

  • Dr. Nico Persoon (ROC Mondriaan)

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Bio-based Workshop Box

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Bio-based Insulation

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Green Energy Solutions

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Innovative Storage Technologies

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Sustainable Infrastructure Development

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Smart Grid Development

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Green Energy Provider Development

Learning Community

Wind Energy

Within the Wind Energy Learning Community, participants engage in challenges centered around harnessing the power of wind as a renewable energy source. They explore the technology, design, and operational aspects of wind turbines, as well as the environmental and economic implications of wind energy projects. This Learning Community also examines the latest advancements in wind energy technology and their potential impact on the energy landscape.

Learning Community

Grid Congestion

The project focuses on creating an educational maquette to elucidate the concept of grid congestion (netcongestie) and its implications, particularly in the context of renewable energy integration. Aimed at The Green Village, this model will serve as a tool to visualize the challenges and solutions related to network capacity and the incorporation of various energy carriers for a balanced network.

Learning Community

Solar Energy

Solar energy represents a paradigm shift in the way we generate and consume power. At its core lies the remarkable ability of photovoltaic cells to convert sunlight directly into electricity, offering a clean and renewable alternative to fossil fuels. In this community the focus will be Solar foil. Solar foil is a relatively new innovation – it is essentially a flexible, thin foil; rather than the large solar energy panels that most people are familiar with. This innovation can be revolutionary in scaling-up the production of solar energy as it offers opportunities for new applications on large surface areas. For now, focus is specifically on agricultural sector. Think of water basins, silos and large greenhouse structures, or e.g. barns.

Market Adoption

Mechanical Structure Design

Environmental Impact

Social Acceptance

Governance and Stakeholders

Market Positioning

Measurement Framework

Citizen Engagement

Installation Challenges

Learning Community

Noorderlicht

Noorderlicht is innovating in the realm of energy management with its Home Energy Management System (HEMS), aimed at revolutionizing energy consumption in homes and apartment buildings. By targeting main energy consumers like heat pumps and charging stations, Noorderlicht's HEMS seeks to optimize the use of solar energy and exploit dynamic hourly energy prices. This approach not only enhances energy efficiency within households but also contributes to broader societal benefits such as reduced energy grid strain and a significant cut in CO2 emissions. With smart algorithms, the system ensures daily optimization of energy usage in line with user comfort, thereby increasing household energy autonomy and maximizing the use of self-generated solar power.

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