Sustainable
Sustainable
At TNO we aim for a sustainable society. A society that can withstand the changing climate and contribute to a circular economy. A society with a sustainable living environment, sustainable energy and a sustainable industry.
Our latest developments
Four terminal perovskite-silicon PV tandem devices hit 30% efficiency
TNO, TU Eindhoven, imec and TU Delft, partners in Solliance, joined forces to further push the conversion efficiency of tandem solar cells to beyond the limits of today’s commercial photovoltaic (PV) modules.
SmallCAT laser communication system delivered for integration to Norwegian NORSAT-TD Spacecraft
The SmallCAT uses new optical communication technology that uses satellites to send information to Earth. This happens via invisible light signals and enables much faster data transfers than using the radio frequencies currently employed for communication everywhere.
Circularity of large household appliances in Kenya
In Kenya, consumption of large household appliances such as refrigerators, is increasing. To ensure circularity, several actions are proposed
Businesses in low and middle income countries
Collaborative business models help to overcome scaling challenges of inclusive businesses in low and middle income countries
8th World Conference on Photovoltaic Energy Conversion
Join our TNO experts at the 8th World Conference on Photovoltaic Energy Conversion. The conference offers a unique opportunity to meet and exchange with experts from all PV sectors and all regions of the world.
Our impact
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Tropomi
In samenwerking met
Airbus Defence & Space Netherlands, SRON, KNMI
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TANGO satellite: monitoring greenhouse gas emissions
Status project
Ongoing
In samenwerking met
ISISpace, SRON and KNMI
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Haliade X: largest wind turbine ever
In samenwerking met
GE Renewable Energy
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Keeping the electricity grid stable when there’s a surplus of wind and solar
In samenwerking met
Wageningen Research
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Simulation software tools
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New research on blade tip improvements
Status project
2020 - present
In samenwerking met
GE Renewable Energy & LM Wind Power
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Wind farm control to boost wind farm performance
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A new way of looking at earning capacity: well-being is just as important as wealth
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Solar electricity generation in public road infrastructure
In samenwerking met
7 research entities and 13 companies
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Strategic innovation assets: Protecting and strengthening the innovation ecosystem
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Better and faster decision-making regarding transitions
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Orchestrating Innovation Learning Programme
In samenwerking met
Erasmus Centre for Entrepreneurship (ECE), Rotterdam School ...
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Automated decision making & the EU-US privacy shield
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Collaborative business models: a new perspective for shaping transition processes
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The Value Case method
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Contact us
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Ad van 't Zelfde
Functie:Senior projectmanager-
Standplaats:Delft - Stieltjesweg
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Telefoon:+31 6 21 69 31 09
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Email:Email Ad
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Adri Vervuurt
Functie:Senior scientist integrator-
Standplaats:Delft - Stieltjesweg
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Telefoon:+31 6 51 11 82 12
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Email:Email Adri
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LinkedIn:Adri on LinkedIn
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Agnes Mewe
Functie:Program coordinator-
Standplaats:Petten
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Telefoon:+31 88 866 24 84
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Email:Email Agnes
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LinkedIn:Agnes on LinkedIn
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Agnieszka Bigaj-van Vliet
Functie:Senior scientist integrator-
Standplaats:Delft - Stieltjesweg
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Telefoon:+31 6 46 96 60 56
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Email:Email Agnieszka
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LinkedIn:Agnieszka on LinkedIn
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Ando Kuypers
Functie:Program coordinator-
Standplaats:Eindhoven - High Tech Campus 21
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Telefoon:+31 6 22 99 58 37
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Email:Email Ando
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LinkedIn:Ando on LinkedIn
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André Faaij
Functie:Director of science energy transitionMy research interests and priorities contribute to TNO’s objectives by advancing the capabilities and use of state of the art system analyses methods and tools to inform the energy transition across the board.
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Standplaats:Utrecht
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Telefoon:+31 6 28 97 55 14
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Email:Email André
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LinkedIn:André on LinkedIn
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André Schilt
Functie:Research manager-
Standplaats:Eindhoven - High Tech Campus 21
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Telefoon:+31 88 866 13 54
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Email:Email André
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Annelies Huygen
Functie:Professor Regulation of Energy MarketsIn my research into the organisation of the Dutch energy market, I combine technology, economy and law. In addition, I pay particular attention to innovation and the position of the consumer.
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Standplaats:Den Haag - New Babylon
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Telefoon:+31 88 866 71 49
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Email:Email Annelies
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LinkedIn:Annelies on LinkedIn
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Anton Leemhuis
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Standplaats:Delft - Stieltjesweg
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Telefoon:+31 6 13 26 19 54
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Email:Email Anton
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Arjen Adriaanse
Functie:Director scienceThe main questions that drive my research lie in the organizational and change management aspects of construction processes.
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Standplaats:Delft - Leeghwaterstraat
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Telefoon:+31 6 15 09 20 43
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Email:Email Arjen
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LinkedIn:Arjen on LinkedIn
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