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
Digitisation improves the design and maintenance of wind farms
For the design of wind turbines and the subsequent efficient operation of wind farms, TNO uses the latest digital technologies.
Wind measurements and validation techniques
Before a wind turbine is launched onto the market, it must be approved. TNO is one of the few bodies authorised to carry out these certification measurements.
Applying robotics increases safety and reduces maintenance costs
Maintenance of wind turbines without human intervention. TNO is developing and testing concepts to automate and digitise maintenance with robotics.
Huge worldwide potential for floating wind turbines
If the sea is very deep, floating wind turbines are a solution. TNO is researching the possibilities of floating wind turbines, anchored to the seabed, for deep sea locations.
New wind energy technology
Offshore wind energy will experience significant growth in the coming decades, both technologically and in the amount of capacity installed. TNO is working on new techniques and methods.
Our impact
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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
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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:R&D portfolio managerDr 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:R&D portfolio managerEducated 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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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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