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Can European regions meet their own energy needs?

The REFORMERS research team is sure we can!

The REFORMERS project will demonstrate that with technologies today it is possible to transform local energy systems towards systems that are able to meet their communities’ energy needs on an annual basis through local sourcing, and thereby eliminating dependence on fossil fuels for the security of supply.

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Our monthly selection of most relevant project contents. Click on the numbers above the text box to read more highlights.
September 12, 2024

EU projects zone at ENLIT

We’re glad to announce that REFORMERS will be hosted at the EU projects zone at ENLIT, taking place in Milan 22-24th of October this year. Our coordinator Professor Thierry Coosemans will present the project in the session “New projects in the Spotlight” 22 Oct, 14:00 15:30 This session focuses on the newly approved by the EU Commission energy projects and their plans. Beyond REFORMERS, also…

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October 2, 2024

Boekelermeer Comes Together: Addressing local energy challenges

By Shary Heuninckx, Vrjie Universiteit Brussels The European REFORMERS project aims to develop sustainable and lasting solutions to the current and future energy challenges facing Boekelermeer and its surroundings. In collaboration with local stakeholders, we will seek resilient solutions to issues such as grid congestion, energy security, and the gradual phase-out of fossil fuels. This is a complex task, as the project area involves a…

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October 2, 2024

Energy Valleys across Europe: The key to success lies in System Integration

For those who are not familiar with the Energy Valley concept, it can be described as a large local energy system that is decentralised and controlled by local communities, as opposed to centralised power systems. The REFORMERS project, as the CRETE financed project under the same Horizon Europe call, is a project deploying this concept while also focusing on the integration of other renewable energy…

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September 30, 2024

The Role of Energy Modelling in the Renewable Energy Systems

By  Alex Felice, Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB) The REFORMERS project aims to transform Local Energy Systems (LES) into Renewable Energy Valleys (REV), where local renewable energy sources fully meet energy needs for electricity, heating, cooling, and transport on an annual basis. Achieving this requires advanced planning, and energy modelling plays a crucial role in ensuring that renewable systems can meet these goals efficiently. Energy modelling…

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September 27, 2024

REVT#5: Technology and business integration

In an ambitious step towards sustainable energy, the project’s fifth research track REVT#5: Technology and business integration, focuses on enhancing initiatives beyond REFORMERS, offering a future outlook towards Renewable Energy Valley (REV) adoption. This track leverages local expertise and partnerships to promote the deployment of innovative solutions within and beyond the Alkmaar Flagship Valley (FV) through innovative business models and governance structures. Collaborative Efforts and…

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