The energy transition is a complex puzzle which requires a scientific foundation to test the various technical, political and social options in terms of cost, reliability and sustainability. EnergyVille's research forms an important contribution in this regard. On this page you will find our scientific input on the issues at hand.

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A Climate-Neutral Belgium by 2050: What Role Can a Nuclear Extension Play?

09-10-2023 | News message
EnergyVille/VITO Expands the PATHS2050 Platform with New Scenarios Brussels, October 9, 2023 – In recent years, EnergyVille/VITO has been researching the optimal way to achieve a climate-neutral Belgium by 2050, and this at the lowest societal cost. In the autumn of 2022 …

Expert Talk: EnergyVille is actively supporting Belgium's pivotal role in the North Sea

28-09-2023 | News message
Belgium is a pioneer in offshore wind farm development and its seamless integration into the European power grid. This commitment is exemplified through the 'North Sea Energy Plan for the Transition to Sustainable Wind Energy' ( NEPTUNE-project ), a blueprint shaping the …

Position Paper: Seriously decarbonizing and seriously electrifying: the two faces of our same top EU priority

21-09-2023 | News message
This position paper explores the EU general decarbonization policy frame and argues that although the decarbonization targets, electrification targets, and clean electricity generation targets are feasible, it is doubtful that the EU Green H 2 sector will deliver its own …

EXPERT TALK: Striking a Balance – The Role of Sufficiency in the Energy Transition

31-08-2023 | News message
Despite significant emission reductions in recent decades, the EU still needs to further transform its production and consumption systems in order to achieve climate neutrality by 2050. In this regard, the EEA asked ETC-CM coordinator EnergyVille/ VITO and ETC-CM partner …

Enhancing efficiency and stability of Perovskite solar cells through molecular interface engineering

25-07-2023 | News message
Through molecular engineering of interface layers, Belgian researchers at EnergyVille developed a way to improve the performance of inverted p-i-n perovskite solar cells. Dual-layer treatment resulted in enhanced efficiency, with a relative power conversion efficiency (PCE) …

Expert Talk: Power Electronics Unleashing Sustainable Potential in the Energy Transition

31-05-2023 | News message
The energy transition towards a carbon-neutral future is a pressing global challenge. In this endeavour, Power Electronics (PE) plays a pivotal role in driving the optimisation and efficiency of energy conversion systems. Through continuous innovation and technological …

Minimizing the impact of uncertainty in the electricity market

22-05-2023 | News message
Science Figured Out lures young scientists out of their familiar lab or office and places them in front of a camera with a clear assignment: tell the general public about your research in a clear 3-minute pitch! Several researchers connected to EnergyVille also took part.

From AC to DC: making our electricity grid future proof

22-05-2023 | News message
Science Figured Out lures young scientists out of their familiar lab or office and places them in front of a camera with a clear assignment: tell the general public about your research in a clear 3-minute pitch! Several researchers connected to EnergyVille also took part.

EnergyVille calculates in De Standaard how to save hundreds of euros on energy without catching a cold

07-11-2022 | News message
Not everyone equally saves as much by turning down the thermostat one degree or showering for a shorter period of time. Earlier this week, EnergyVille/VITO calculated for De Standaard how much this effort will really save you. Source De Standaard Authors: Maxie Eckert, Dries …