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By means of press releases, news articles, experts views and press lunches ECN informs journalists of the latest news within the field of energy technology. First contact for all media is ECN press officer Florentine de Maar. You will find her by phone +31 224 564 050 en 06-1279 8123 and by mail.

24.01.2008

Climate plan Brussels shows common sense

Petten - The climate plan that was presented by the European Commission (EC) on January 23rd 2008 shows common sense. On the whole the Commission has made the right choices in her strive for substantially reducing greenhouse gas emissions and creating a more sustainable energy supply. This was...[more]


21.01.2008

Important results in Bali

The outcome of the 13th climate summit in Bali (COP13) made headline news all over the world. Although initially the conference proceeded according to plan, it required a dramatic final to reach consensus on an ‘Action Plan’ towards a new climate treaty. The deadline for a successor to Kyoto has...[more]


18.12.2007

Ruud Lubbers activates ECN test installation for CO2 capture

Petten – On Thursday December 13th Ruud Lubbers officially activated the SEWGS test installation of the Energy research Centre of the Netherlands (ECN). Research performed with this installation should lead to the availability of CO2 capture technology for commercial applications in electricity...[more]


10.12.2007

How is your air measured?

ECN organizes a symposium entitled ‘Air Monitoring Instrumentation’ from December 10th until December 12th in association with Applikon and Mechatronics. This conference will include presentations and workshops about instruments for the composition of particulate matter and several gases such as...[more]


07.12.2007

Energy Vision ECN/NRG directive for government policy

Petten – Ministers Van der Hoeven (EZ) en Cramer (VROM) will put the Energy Vision 2050 of ECN/NRG on the innovation agenda for government policy. The ministers announced this to the Dutch Lower House. They concluded that the ECN/NRG Energy Vision provides direction for innovative and energy...[more]


29.11.2007

New ECN study: post-2012 carbon credit supply not depleted

The potential for carbon credits from developing countries is by far not depleted after 2012. It is likely to be sufficient to help industrialised countries meet strict greenhouse gas reduction targets. Depending on important political decisions however, the potential could be smaller than...[more]


19.11.2007

Accurate estimation of maintenance costs offshore wind farms with ECN software tool

Petten – The Energy research Centre of the Netherlands (ECN) has developed a tool which makes it possible to estimate the maintenance costs of an –offshore- wind farm in the development stage very accurately. Although more suppliers offer software and services in this range, the ECN-software is...[more]


16.11.2007

Contamination incident: no radioactive substances outside the research area

In May 2006 an incident took place at the research location in Petten. Two employees of the Nuclear Research Group (NRG) were contaminated by a radioactive substance during activities with a fume cupboard in the radiological laboratory. Fortunately, the health risks turned out to be limited: no...[more]


08.11.2007

Econcern, ECN and Chemfo agree to build commercial scale biomass torrefaction plant

Econcern, the Energy research Centre of the Netherlands (ECN) and Chemfo have signed a contract to build a commercial scale torrefaction plant that will produce 2nd generation biomass-based pellets: BO2pelletsTM.[more]


07.11.2007

ECN and NRG publish Energy Vision 2050

Major policy efforts can lead to a sustainable future in Europe A sustainable energy system in Europe is achievable by 2050, but it will not be easy. Major shifts in the energy system are required to reduce the risks related to climate change and to guarantee the security and affordability of...[more]


07.11.2007

ECN and NRG publish Energy Vision 2050

Major policy efforts can lead to a sustainable future in Europe A sustainable energy system in Europe is achievable by 2050, but it will not be easy. Major shifts in the energy system are required to reduce the risks related to climate change and to guarantee the security and affordability of...[more]


07.11.2007

ECN establishes Solar Academy

Petten- The Energy research Centre of the Netherlands (ECN) and partners Solland Solar Energy, Limburg Development Co/LIOF and The Institute of Semiconductor Electronics (RWTH Aachen University) plan to establish a Solar Academy in Heerlen (Limburg). The academy will offer professional training...[more]


20.07.2007

Energy Research Centre of the Netherlands (ECN): Current state of technology insufficient to realise the Dutch cabinet's energy goals

In it's recently published annual report, the Energy Research Centre of the Netherlands (ECN) states that the current state of technology is insufficient to affordably achieve the high energy goals the new cabinet has set. More knowledge must be gathered and the introduction of new technologies...[more]


12.07.2007

Co-operation between ECN and Chinese Academy of Sciences

Joint research in the field of energy. During a trade mission to China in Beijing and Dalian, the Energy Research Centre of the Netherlands (ECN) signed two co-operation contracts with the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS). The agreements were signed on 9 and 10 July by ECN Director Kees van der...[more]


06.12.2006

ECN and Natsource: European Union has exported €400 million through the Kyoto Protocol

The European Union private sector is exporting technology worth almost €400 million to developing countries as a consequence of the Kyoto Protocol. The result was presented today during the final conference of the European Commission TETRIS project on technology transfer and investment risks in...[more]


23.11.2006

Licensing agreement for unique gas scrubbing system signed

On Wednesday 22 November, ECN (Energy research Centre of the Netherlands) and Dahlman Industrial Group B.V. signed a licensing agreement for the OLGA gas scrubbing technology in Petten. The gala meeting was attended by the project leaders of both parties. In close collaboration with Dahlman of...[more]


10.11.2006

State Secretary Pieter van Geel opens ECN hydrogen filling station

On Friday 27 October State Secretary Pieter van Geel opened a filling station for hydrogen cars on the ECN site in Petten. The ECN Hydrogen Filling Station will be used mainly by the HydroGEM, a hydrogen-powered car presented by the Energy research Centre of the Netherlands (ECN) last summer, the...[more]


27.07.2006

ECN build first Dutch hydrogen car

The Energy research Centre of the Netherlands (ECN) in Petten has built the first car to be powered by a Dutch fuel cell system. The key component, the PEM fuel cell stack, has been developed entirely in Petten. The car itself is a modified version of an existing electric service vehicle, the...[more]


15.05.2006

State-of-the-art photovoltaic systems have Energy Pay Back Times as low as 1.7 years

Photovoltaic module production has shown a tremendous increase, with production of PV modules accelerating from ~80 MWp in 1995 to ~1700 MWp in 2005.[more]


24.12.2005

Unique ECN measuring device for air pollutants goes to United States

The Energy research Centre of the Netherlands (ECN) has developed a unique system for measuring air pollution. [more]


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