ECN now TNO

Thema:
Sustainable society

In 2018, research organisations ECN and TNO merged. Then-minister Kamp announced in September 2016 the joining of forces of TNO and ECN into a single energy research centre under the responsibility of TNO.

Joining forces

This joining of forces has created an international centre of excellence for energy and materials issues. With 700 researchers and world-class research facilities.

Accelerating the energy and materials transition

A sustainable future is the only future. More than ever it is clear that the energy and materials transition must be accelerated to meet the 2030 and 2050 climate targets.

TNO is committed to making companies and institutions at home and abroad more energy-efficient, innovative and competitive. In doing so, we work with partners, apply research and develop innovations and policies that enable government, business and industry to accelerate sustainability.

To accelerate making a sustainable society possible for everyone, TNO researchers and experts work within 6 coherent innovation programmes that are in line with the energy agenda and the coalition agreement.

  1. Renewable electricity
  2. CO2-neutral industry
  3. Sustainable subsurface
  4. System transition
  5. Environment & sustainability
  6. Sustainable chemical industry

A sustainable future is the only future

Our ambition is to accelerate the energy transition together with knowledge institutions, businesses and government. Read more about our innovation programmes.

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Supporting municipalities to achieve heat transition

Informatietype:
Insight
7 October 2024
Local governments, especially municipalities, play a crucial role in the heat transition. Over 90 per cent of homes in the Netherlands are currently heated using fossil fuel, mainly natural gas.

Vacuuming the highway to reduce environmental microplastics from tyres

Informatietype:
Insight
23 September 2024

The impact of alternative economic future concepts in the 'Beyond Growth' debate

Informatietype:
Insight
23 September 2024

Measurement campaign in Rijnmond area to pinpoint emissions by shipping

Informatietype:
Insight
12 September 2024

Webinar: Solar energy in Brabant - Building a sustainable future for Europe

Informatietype:
Webinar
12 September 2024
1 episode