Wind energy
To limit the impact of climate change, the Netherlands is working on an energy system that will not emit any CO2 by 2050. In this new system, a lot of renewable energy will be gained from the sun and wind. Wind energy will be the principal part of this, especially at sea. To accelerate the implementation of wind energy, TNO is supporting both the Netherlands’ public authorities and the energy sector with advice, research, and development.
Our latest developments
Offshore wind under pressure
Offshore wind energy is growing enormously, but this growth comes with challenges. To maximize the value of large volumes of wind energy in the future energy system, we need to ensure feasible business cases for developers.
Profitability offshore wind in 2030 not self-evident
A new TNO study reveals that offshore wind will not be profitable in all cases. Using several scenarios, TNO investigated the feasibility of offshore wind energy in 2030.
Webinar: Switch to the hybrid energy system
How will our future electricity grid remain stable and affordable? Watch the webinar from 1 February 2023 and get an insight into the technological and societal solutions for our future energy system.
Webinar: Offshore wind under pressure
Offshore wind energy is growing enormously, but this growth comes with challenges. To maximise the value of large volumes of wind energy in the future energy system, we need to ensure feasible business cases for developers.
TNO innovation offers discarded wind turbine blades a circular future
Wind energy is gaining momentum. TNO is advanced with a promising solution for recycling discarded wind turbine blades.
Image: Brightlands Materials Center
Our impact
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Haliade X: largest wind turbine ever
In cooperation with
GE Renewable Energy
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Keeping the electricity grid stable when there’s a surplus of wind and solar
In cooperation with
Wageningen Research
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Simulation software tools
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New research on blade tip improvements
Status project
2020 - present
In cooperation with
GE Renewable Energy & LM Wind Power
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Wind farm control to boost wind farm performance
Contact us
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Jan Willem Wagenaar
Functie:Program Manager Wind EnergyDr Jan Willem Wagenaar obtained both his master’s and PhD degree in physics. In 2009 he joined ECN as a junior scientist evaluating measurement data and in 2018 he joined TNO as a project manager. Over the years, he has worked in national and international projects on wind turbine testing, wind resource assessment and LiDAR. Currently, he is R&D portfolio manager on the research line ‘Wind Energy New Technologies’.
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Standplaats:Petten
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Telefoon:+31 6 10 03 18 01
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Email:Email Jan Willem
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LinkedIn:Jan Willem on LinkedIn
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Edwin Jan Wiggelinkhuizen
Functie:Scientist Specialist-
Standplaats:Petten
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Telefoon:+31 88 866 22 80
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Email:Email Edwin Jan
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Glen Donnely
Functie:Senior business developer-
Standplaats:Petten
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Telefoon:+31 6 12 53 94 65
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Email:Email Glen
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LinkedIn:Glen on LinkedIn
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Harald van der Mijle Meijer
Functie:R&D portfolio managerIr Harald van der Mijle Meijer is a materials engineer and has been working in offshore wind research since 2007. Harald has a passion for wind, sea and sustainability and applies this for the strategy and implementation of the development of innovations in wind energy together with the industry. At TNO he has carried out several national and international projects on a wide range of topics. In addition to being a consultant, he is R&D portfolio manager on the research line 'Offshore Wind Farms'.
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Standplaats:Petten
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Telefoon:+31 88 866 30 71
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Email:Email Harald
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LinkedIn:Harald on LinkedIn
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Iratxe Gonzalez Aparicio
Functie:Portfolio Manager System Integration Wind EnergyEducated as chemical engineer, Iratxe holds a MSc on climatology and a PhD on applied physics about meteorological modelling. Over 15 years of professional experience on climatology and integration of renewables in the power system gained on different research institutes around Europe: Tecnalia (Spain), Danish Meteorological Institute (Denmark) and European Commission (Italy and The Netherlands). Always open for multidisciplinary discussions to have larger impact on innovation and solutions for industry.
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Standplaats:Petten
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Telefoon:+31 6 11 84 35 04
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Email:Email Iratxe
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LinkedIn:Iratxe on LinkedIn
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Luuk Engbers
Functie:Senior Business developer-
Standplaats:Amsterdam
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Telefoon:+31 88 866 61 38
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Email:Email Luuk
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LinkedIn:Luuk on LinkedIn
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Marc Langelaar
Functie:Research manager-
Standplaats:Petten
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Telefoon:+31 88 866 30 60
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Email:Email Marc
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LinkedIn:Marc on LinkedIn
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Nassir Cassamo
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Standplaats:Petten
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Telefoon:+31 6 15 69 48 78
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Email:Email Nassir
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LinkedIn:Nassir on LinkedIn
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Peter Eecen
Functie:Senior Business Developer / R&D Manager Wind EnergyPeter Eecen is R&D manager at TNO Wind Energy and is responsible for the research strategy on offshore wind energy for a group of about 55 researchers. As R&D manager Peter is to shape the R&D programme such that products are developed and – together with colleagues and collaborators – are brought to the market. As such, Peter is responsible for the commitment of the TNO research funding, the acquisition of projects in national programmes and in European programmes. Peter is coordinator of the EERA Joint Programme on Wind Energy.
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Standplaats:Petten
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Telefoon:+31 88 866 24 70
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Email:Email Peter
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LinkedIn:Peter on LinkedIn
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Piet Warnaar
Functie:Senior Business DeveloperPiet Warnaar is a civil engineer and specialist in the wind energy sector. His specialisms are onshore and offshore wind, wind farm design and contracting, due diligence. Piet Warnaar has 40 years of experience.
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Standplaats:Petten
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Telefoon:+31 6 13 32 08 52
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Email:Email Piet
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LinkedIn:Piet on LinkedIn
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