Smart Energy Networks & Grid Solutions
Secure, affordable, and flexible energy: how smart networks provide solutions. Join our webinar to see how TNO bridges offshore and onshore networks for a resilient future-proof energy system.
- Startdatum:
- Time:
- 14:00 - (CET)
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Online
- Costs:
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Free of charge
Future-proof energy system
The energy transition in the Netherlands is accelerating, but traditional grid reinforcement cannot keep up with the growing pressure on the electricity network. Congestion, technological limitations, and fragmented planning threaten reliability, delay connections, and increase costs. The pressure on our onshore grid is growing.
TNO has built a leading position in offshore system innovation. Now, the focus shifts onshore: developing smart, flexible, and reliable energy networks that connect generation at sea with demand on land, laying the foundation for a future-proof energy system.
Join our webinar
Join our webinar to explore how smart energy networks can offer a coordinated, system-level response to today’s grid challenges.
Discover how TNO’s innovations are bridging offshore and onshore systems, strengthening the backbone of tomorrow’s sustainable energy supply. Learn how integrated grid solutions can reduce congestion, unlock capacity, and ensure a secure, affordable, and resilient energy future.
Key questions:
- How can grid congestion be reduced and short-term capacity unlocked?
- What is the potential of hybrid systems and sector coupling to stabilize the grid from the supply side?
- How can new technologies support the balance between supply and demand and improve market coordination?
- Which governance and investment frameworks are needed to enable scalable, smart energy infrastructure?
Speakers
Host: Maarten Bouwhuis
Maarten Bouwhuis is an experienced moderator and presenter who brings energy and clarity to complex societal and technological topics. With a strong background in journalism and public debate, he connects experts, policymakers, and industry leaders in meaningful conversations about the energy transition.
In this webinar, Maarten guides the discussion on smart energy networks and the innovations needed to make the Dutch energy system reliable, affordable, and future-proof.

Iratxe Gonzalez-Aparicio
Programme Manager Energy System Transformation, TNO

Martijn van Berlo
Market Development Onshore Wind, Vattenfall

Jiajun Cen
Aquabattery, Storage Technology Developer

Rob Kreiter
Managing Director, TKI Energie & Industrie
Independent energy innovation strategist, focussing on innovation and implementation strategies for sustainable energy technologies.

Who should attend?
This webinar is designed for grid operators, government bodies, energy developers, sea ports, and anyone interested in innovative energy solutions.
Be part of the conversation
Secure your spot and join us as we explore the innovations shaping the future of energy infrastructure in the Netherlands and beyond.
Join our webinar
- The webinar takes place on 3 December 2025 at 14:00 CET.
- The language of the webinar is English.
- After registration, the webinar can be viewed on demand.
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