Energy research and -education joining forces

The Energy Academy Europe (EAE) and Energy research Centre of the Netherlands (ECN) are set to cooperate in the field of energy education and research.

The signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with a maturity of five years, gives both parties needed support in their work in bringing about the necessary transition to reliable, sustainable and affordable energy solutions for the future. Some important activities that are outlined in the MoU include close cooperation and strategic partnership, joint research and plans for the effective exchange of knowledge.

EAE
The EAE is an international center of excellence for energy education, research and innovation, and it aims to contribute to the transition to reliable, sustainable and affordable sources of energy. The EAE is open to all people, organizations and businesses that want to play a part in bringing about a more sustainable energy future. More information is available on the EAE website.

ECN
The Energy research Centre of the Netherlands (ECN) is the largest research institute in the Netherlands in the field of energy. It holds a strong international position in the fields of solar energy, wind energy, policy and strategy studies, biomass, energy efficiency and environmental research. We develop knowledge and technology, with and for the market, to enable a transition to a sustainable energy system. With its energy research, ECN focuses on a sustainable energy system: safe, reliable and environment-friendly. ECN also conducts research on future opportunities and economic backgrounds in the field of energy. ECN has offices in Petten, Amsterdam, Eindhoven, Wieringermeer, Brussels and China. More information is available on the ECN website.   

Note to editors
For questions about this notice, please contact:
Energy Academy Europe: Charles van Santvoord, Marketing & Communication Manager, via phone +31 (0) 6-53725268 and mail charles.vansantvoord@remove-this-part-energyacademy.org
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ECN: Florentine de Maar, Press Officer, via phone  +31(0)6-12798123 and mail demaar@remove-this-part-ecn.nl.

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