Solar energy
The sun is an infinite source of energy for all life on earth. For several decades, we humans have been able to convert the light of this star into electricity and heat. In time, we can be independent of the use of fossil fuels. A smart approach is required to lead our pathway forward to a positive solar future. TNO is therefore innovating in order to make solar energy affordable and available to all.
Our latest developments
Offshore Solar Platform: 3 gigawatt peak (GWp) of solar power by 2030
The Offshore Solar Platform (POS) was officially launched on 1 January 2023. For now, the platform consists of a core group of Dutch companies whose ambition is the development and roll-out of offshore solar power, together with TNO.
Brabant at the forefront of new solar energy developments with strategic investment
The signing of an agreement between the Province of North Brabant, the Brabant Development Company, and TNO, partner in Solliance, heralds a new phase for the application of solar energy.
PVinMotion 2023
PVinMotion 2023 grants an opportunity to share your newest discoveries and findings on vehicle-integrated photovoltaics. Take part in this unique scientific conference. Join TNO and industry at the Conference & Exhibition on Solutions for Vehicle Integration.
Favourable business case for solar heat in homes
Solar heat can make an important contribution to increasing the sustainability of our heat supply. Photovoltaic-thermic (PVT) systems on the roof can, in combination with a heat pump, supply homes with heat and hot water. This would make natural gas redundant, thereby decreasing carbon emissions. There are plenty of options, but what about the cost-benefit analysis?
Webinar: Switch to the hybrid energy system
How will our future electricity grid remain stable and affordable? Sign up for the webinar and get an insight into the technological and societal solutions for our future energy system.
Our impact
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SolaRoad: energy of the street
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Accelerating energy transition built environment and infra with SolarEMR
Status project
01-01-2022 til 30-06-2022
In cooperation with
Partners SolarEMR
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Solar electricity generation in public road infrastructure
In cooperation with
7 research entities and 13 companies
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Solar panels on farmland
Status project
2020 - 2023
In cooperation with
Vattenfall, the Central Government Real Estate Agency (RVB), ...
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Solar panel yield rises
In cooperation with
Solliance partnership
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A solar farm in your neighbourhood
In cooperation with
Wageningen University & Research, Design Innovation Group en ...
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Solar cells on barns and industrial buildings
In cooperation with
Energiedak, Solarge, Taylor, Expice, Kameleon Solar, VDL ...
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Great potential of solar panel energy generated on dikes
In cooperation with
Consortium 'Zon op dijken'
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Fully recyclable solar panels on the horizon
In cooperation with
Endurance Solar, Mat-Tech, Exasun, ABN AMRO
Contact us
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Arthur Weeber
Functie:Program Manager Solar Energy and Professor at TU DelftArthur Weeber coordinates the entire solar energy research programme at TNO and he holds the Applied Silicon Photovoltaics chair at TU Delft.
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Standplaats:Petten
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Telefoon:+31 6 51 29 16 05
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Email:Email Arthur
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LinkedIn:Arthur 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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Bas van Aken
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Standplaats:Petten
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Telefoon:+31 88 866 25 92
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Email:Email Bas
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LinkedIn:Bas on LinkedIn
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Corry de Keizer
Functie:Program coordinator-
Standplaats:Eindhoven - High Tech Campus 21
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Telefoon:+31 88 866 53 46
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Email:Email Corry
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LinkedIn:Corry on LinkedIn
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Gianluca Coletti
Functie:Adjunct Professor – Program coordinatorWe are at a critical turning point of the energy transition. Despite the pandemic, the global PV module market is expected to reach over 180 GW in 2021 and this on top of the more than 100 GW of PV modules shipped for the previous 3 years. More importantly, the PV industry is maturing quickly with a learning rate – the price reduction for each doubling of cumulative PV module shipments - of over 39% since 2006.
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Standplaats:Petten
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Telefoon:+31 6 13 39 15 10
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Email:Email Gianluca Coletti
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LinkedIn:Gianluca Coletti on LinkedIn
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Harald Kerp
Functie:Senior Business Developer-
Standplaats:Den Haag - New Babylon
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Telefoon:+31 6 25 05 75 05
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Email:Email Harald
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LinkedIn:Harald on LinkedIn
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Jan Kroon
Functie:Program coordinator-
Standplaats:Petten
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Telefoon:+31 88 866 23 17
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Email:Email Jan
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LinkedIn:Jan on LinkedIn
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Josco Kester
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Standplaats:Petten
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Telefoon:+31 88 866 22 97
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Email:Email Josco
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LinkedIn:Josco on LinkedIn
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Kay Cesar
Functie:Program coordinator Advanced Solar Parks and Horticulture-
Standplaats:Petten
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Telefoon:+31 88 866 26 07
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Email:Email Kay
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LinkedIn:Kay on LinkedIn
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Lenneke Slooff-Hoek
Functie:Program coordinator-
Standplaats:Petten
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Telefoon:+31 88 866 27 51
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Email:Email Lenneke
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LinkedIn:Lenneke on LinkedIn
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