System transition
The energy transition is a complex social challenge. It involves much more than technological solutions alone. After all, the economic consequences and social aspects play at least as important a role. Consequently, we research and advise on how to switch to a CO2-free energy system in an equitable way.
Towards a CO2-free energy system
Discover more about our work within the system transition, and how we contribute to the energy transition through innovative research.
Our latest developments
Effect lifestyle on carbon emissions
If the energy transition is to succeed, human behaviour can play a role as well. By adapting our lifestyles we can contribute to reduce the CO2 footprint. TNO is investigating the effect of lifestyle change to the energy transition and reduction of carbon emissions.
Sustainable streaming: how can we save energy while watching?
Energy use by ICT services such as streaming consumes quite a bit of energy. TNO is looking for ways to bring down the energy required for streamed content.
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.
Businesses in low and middle income countries
Collaborative business models help to overcome scaling challenges of inclusive businesses in low and middle income countries
Energy transition growing cooperation between government and industry
Industry needs to go green more quickly. While it’s true that this sector has succeeded in significantly reducing its CO2 emissions between 1990 and 2020 with at least 25%, in absolute numbers those emissions still represent tens of megatons per year. In the Climate Agreement, government and industry have agreed to further reduce emissions. As an innovation and knowledge partner, TNO supports ministries, provinces, municipalities and regions in implementing effective policies. We also bring public and private parties together to implement acceleration: the radical greening of the value chains in industry.
Our impact
Contact us
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Harm Jeeninga
Functie:Market director-
Standplaats:Petten
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Telefoon:+31 88 866 73 59
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Email:Email Harm
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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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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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Bastian de Bes
Functie:Research manager-
Standplaats:Delft - Leeghwaterstraat
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Telefoon:+31 88 866 14 18
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Email:Email Bastian
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LinkedIn:Bastian on LinkedIn
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Bob Ran
Functie:Program manager, Consultant-
Standplaats:Den Haag - New Babylon
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Telefoon:+31 88 866 24 52
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Email:Email Bob
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LinkedIn:Bob on LinkedIn
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Bob van der Zwaan
Functie:Professor Sustainable Energy TechnologyOne of mankind’s largest challenges during the 21st century is to meet the target of the Paris Agreement by limiting the atmospheric temperature increase to well below 2˚C. To achieve this goal our energy system needs to be fundamentally transformed and undergo a transition yielding carbon neutrality by 2050, and negative CO2 emissions after 2050.
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Standplaats:Amsterdam
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Telefoon:+31 88 866 26 14
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Email:Email Bob
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Casper Tigchelaar
Function not known-
Standplaats:Amsterdam
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Telefoon:+31 88 866 25 51
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Email:Email Casper
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Geerte Paradies
Functie:Scientist Innovator-
Standplaats:Amsterdam
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Telefoon:+31 88 866 36 88
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Email:Email Geerte
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LinkedIn:Geerte on LinkedIn
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Hein de Wilde
Functie:Senior Consultant-
Standplaats:Amsterdam
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Telefoon:+31 6 50 00 95 69
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Email:Email Hein
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LinkedIn:Hein on LinkedIn
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Henk-Jan Vink
Functie:Managing director-
Standplaats:Den Haag - New Babylon
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Telefoon:+31 88 866 30 31
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Email:Email Henk-Jan
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LinkedIn:Henk-Jan on LinkedIn
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Herbert Zondag
Functie:Professor Thermal Energy StorageMy main research area is thermal energy storage, with the focus on thermochemical heat storage, PCM heat storage, and metal fuels and redox heat storage.
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Standplaats:Petten
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Telefoon:+31 88 866 25 74
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Email:Email Herbert
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