System transition

Prof. Dr. André P.C. Faaij is Director of Science & Technology of and Principal Scientist at TNO Energy & Material Transition, The Netherlands largest energy research organization with some 1,100 co-workers and 180 MEuro/yr turnover. He combines this with part time (and distinguished) Professor chairs ‘’Energy System Analysis’’ at Utrecht University (UU) and University of Groningen (RUG).

In 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.

One 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. We investigate how to reach these targets from a interdisciplinary perspective and through multiple approaches including energy systems modelling and low-carbon technology assessments.

Erlend has over 15 years' experience in business and sales development, fulfilling account management and sales management roles in challenging business-to-business and business-to-government environments.