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April 14, 2025
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April 14, 2025
Building a sustainable future together – Community Meeting on April 17
Join the community info session on April 17 in Heiloo to discover the smart energy solutions tested in Plan Oost and help shape a CO₂-neutral neighbourhood. Heiloo is taking concrete steps toward a more sustainable future through two closely connected initiatives: the Plan Oost pilot and the EU-funded REFORMERS project. Together, these efforts aim to create a CO₂-neutral, energy self-sufficient neighbourhood, right in the heart…
April 14, 2025
The Reformers Project: Two Neighborhoods, Two Approaches
by Harm Hofman, duurzaam heiloo, The Reformers project involves two residential neighborhoods, each with its own unique approach to energy transition. The first neighborhood is Overdie, a high-rise area where social housing is managed by the housing association. In this district, all residents or tenants are more or less automatically connected to the heating network provided by HVC. Participation in the energy system is built-in,…
April 2, 2025
Alkmaar hosts POCITYF–REFORMERS Joint Event
An event fostering collaboration between two major European energy transition projects. On 15 September, the historic Prinsenzaal in Alkmaar will be the venue for a special event uniting two major European initiatives dedicated to energy transition: POCITYF and REFORMERS. This event offers a unique opportunity to share experiences from Alkmaar, representing both the Lighthouse City of POCITYF and the Flagship Valley of REFORMERS. The immersive…
March 24, 2025
REFORMERS shortlisted at the World Hydrogen Awards 2025
REFORMERS has been shortlisted for the World Hydrogen Awards 2025 in the Clean Hydrogen Project category, recognizing its systemic approach to energy innovation across European regions. We’re excited to share that REFORMERS has been shortlisted for the World Hydrogen Awards 2025 in the category Clean Hydrogen Project. This prestigious recognition places REFORMERS among the leading initiatives that are shaping the integration of clean hydrogen…
March 18, 2025
Flexibility and Decarbonisation: the role of Thermal Energy Storage
Join the Knowledge Exchange Forum on March 20 – online, from 09:30 to 11:00 The transition towards a sustainable energy system requires not only the widespread use of renewable sources, but also solutions that ensure flexibility, efficiency, and effective integration. Thermal Energy Storage (TES) responds directly to this need: it allows heat to be stored and used when needed, optimising the use of renewables…
February 27, 2025
Towards Europe’s first Renewable Energy Valley in Alkmaar and Heiloo
By Joep Sanderink, Flagship Valley Coordinator, New Energy Coalition A glimpse into the progress of becoming the first Renewable Energy Valley of Europe It feels like yesterday that we officially launched REFORMERS on November 22, 2023. Now, 15 months into the project, it is the perfect time to reflect on the progress of the Flagship Valley (FV) and the exciting milestones…
February 21, 2025
The Future of Europe’s Power Grids: Innovation, Flexibility, and Consumer Involvement
By Fabio Lovati, Dissemination team, Deep Blue The Future of Europe’s Power Grids The Future Grid Innovation Summit, organised by E.DSO on 6 February in Brussels, brought together over 200 representatives from the energy sector, including companies, associations, EU institutions, NGOs, and Member States. The event focused on the challenges facing future power distribution systems, driven by the increasing integration of distributed renewable energy sources,…
February 5, 2025
Hynoca Marolles toward hydrogen production: Final stage for design Hynoca Alkmaar
By Bob Busser, Hydevco From Waste to hydrogen production After an intensive period, the Hynoca Strasbourg test facility provided all the information needed to build the Hynoca Marolles single-line demonstrator. This plant is located near the Haffner Energy office in Vitry-le-François. The plant was commissioned last May and in July the test results showed the expected and required Hypergaz (specific synthesis gas) composition from the…
January 29, 2025
The Quadruple Helix for a small region like Alkmaar
by Harm Hofman, duurzaam heiloo In the evolving landscape of innovation, the traditional Triple Helix model—encompassing government, business, and academia—has long been a cornerstone for fostering collaboration and driving progress. However, with the rapid advancement of digital technologies and the increasing emphasis on citizen engagement, there’s a compelling need to revisit and potentially expand this framework. This evolution prompts critical questions: Can the integration…
December 3, 2024
Unlocking asset flexibility with the Teleport Pro
by Anaïs Wampack, Marketer at Withthegrid At Withthegrid, our goal is to make energy systems easier to manage, more efficient, and better prepared for the demands of a sustainable future. As part of the REFORMERS project, we’re excited to contribute to this vision by providing our Teleport Pro to support energy management in the Flagship Renewable Energy Valley. So, what exactly is the…
