Carbon neutral industry
The Netherlands must become more sustainable. But since industry is responsible for one third of all carbon emissions, this is a huge challenge. More sustainable fuels and production processes are badly needed.
Towards a CO2-neutral industry
Industry accounts for about one-third of CO2 emissions in the Netherlands. We’re working to make industry carbon-neutral by 2050, so there’s a huge amount to do.
Our latest developments
Unique test installation for CO2 capture and conversion to green chemicals
While the world is fully engaged in electrolysis to produce hydrogen by splitting water, TNO is also using this technology to convert CO2. CO2 electrolysis is a promising electrochemical technique for converting this greenhouse gas into high-quality sustainable chemicals.
Combining offshore wind and floating solar to reduce costs of green hydrogen
The recently granted innovative research project SENSE-HUB, led by TNO, addresses the integration of various energy system modules for the Dutch North Sea. The synergies between offshore wind, offshore solar and hydrogen production at sea will be considered.
Climate goals achievable with strategic approach
Both globally and in the Netherlands, we are lagging the Paris climate targets. Meeting the climate targets is urgent, but possible. TNO advocates an integrated approach and demonstrates how we can speed up the process towards climate neutrality.
Breakthrough electrolyser development: 200 times less iridium needed
Produced via electrolysis using electricity from the sun and wind, green hydrogen has a crucial role to play in the energy transition. Iridium is a scarce material that is presently essential to electrolysers working with the commonly used Proton Exchange Membrane (PEM) technology.
TNO and partners to work together to boost the efficiency of renewable hydrogen production
Our impact
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From wind to hydrogen: the energy of the future
In cooperation with
HYGRO Energy
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Thermal energy storage offers possibility of large-scale sustainable transformation of industry
In cooperation with
Europeon Energy Research Alliance (EERA)
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European project HEREWEAR to develop biobased circular textiles
Status project
2020 - present
In cooperation with
Centexbel, Consortium Herewear
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Large-scale production of green hydrogen through electrolysis
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Projects that make industrial heat management more sustainable
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SEDMES: efficient technology to convert CO2 to useful product
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Transition to e-fuels: a strategy for HIC Rotterdam
Status project
Upcoming project
In cooperation with
VoltaChem, Smartport
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E-mission MOOI: TNO supports dow and Shell in electric cracking
Status project
June 2021 - present (4 years)
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COSMOS: organic solvent nanofiltration membranes on low cost ceramic supports
In cooperation with
Coorstek, University of Twente and ISPT
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Brisk2 biofuel research infrastructure for sharing knowledge
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Macrofuels advances biofuels from seaweed
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Unravel: valorization of lignocellulosic biomass
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Arbaheat: sustainable future for coal-fired power stations possible through conversion to biomass
In cooperation with
Arbaflame, Sintef, University of Bergen, Vrije Universiteit ...
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STEPWISE and FReSMe: CO2-reduction solutions for the steel industry
Status project
EU Horizon 2020 programme
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H-vision: blue hydrogen to accelerate carbon-low industry
Contact us
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Richard Braal
Functie:Market director-
Standplaats:Delft - Leeghwaterstraat
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Telefoon:+31 88 866 63 01
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Email:Email Richard
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LinkedIn:Richard on LinkedIn
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André Faaij
Functie:Director of science energy and material 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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