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On 19 March, New Energy Coalition welcomed the board members of the Joint Research Centre (JRC) of the European Commission for a site visit to the REFORMERS Flagship Valley in Alkmaar. JRC Visit: more details The visit was hosted at InVesta, one of the valley’s key locations for deploying and demonstrating innovative energy solutions. During the session, participants were introduced to ongoing developments at InVesta…
Energy Cooperative Boekelermeer has received a €25,000 cheque from Rabobank to further develop collaboration among companies in the Boekelermeer industrial area. The cheque was handed over during a meeting at Sarawak’s office in Alkmaar, where the cooperative also proudly launched its new website, that you can find here. The initiative originates from the REFORMERS project, which played a central role in bringing local companies together…
The industrial area of Boekelermeer in Alkmaar is entering a new phase of sustainable development. Two large scale battery systems, recently installed at InVesta and Sustenso, are relieving pressure on the overloaded electricity grid and enabling companies to grow again. This development aligns closely with the ambitions of the Horizon Europe REFORMERS project, which is building a flagship Renewable Energy Valley in the region. Megabatteries…
In this article we shortly summarise our past joint event in Alkmaar with an event and workshop report and pictures from the site visits. On the 15th of September 2025, the Municipality of Alkmaar hosted the joint event organised by the two projects REFORMERS and POCITYF in the beautiful Prinsenzaal of Alkmaar City Hall. Scroll down to explore the photo gallery from the event. Highlights…
On May 15, the first foundation pile was placed for the Boekelermeer Energy Hub, marking the start of an innovative project aimed at tackling grid congestion in the region. Located in the Boekelermeer business park, this hub is designed to optimize electricity distribution, ensuring businesses can access power more efficiently. What is the Boekelermeer Energy Hub? The Boekelermeer Energy Hub is a collaborative initiative between…
Hands-On Learning for Future Energy Leaders Innovative energy solutions are essential for Europe’s transition to renewable energy, and on May 26, the Hanze University of Applied Sciences (Groningen), in collaboration with Eurec, and New Energy Coalition (NEC), organized an excursion for approximately 25 Renewable Energy students. The visit provided an in-depth look at cutting-edge energy innovations, fostering engagement between students and industry experts. Showcasing REFORMERS…
A New Era for Sustainable Hydrogen The Hynoca Alkmaar project is set to revolutionize hydrogen production by utilizing organic waste streams instead of fossil fuels or electrolysis. This summer, construction will begin on a facility that will generate hydrogen from digestate and sewage sludge, marking a significant step toward decarbonizing Europe’s energy supply. Read about this on Waterstofnhn. Hynoca: Part of the REFORMERS Initiative…
by Harm Hofman, duurzaam heiloo, As part of the Reformes project, the small industrial area “Oude Werf” in Heiloo has also been included. Although grid congestion is less pressing in this area, there are still plenty of opportunities to use energy more efficiently. Rob van der Wal, who previously gave the Reformes partners a tour in his company CiRopack, is once again taking the lead…
