Closing event of the NEPTUNE project
The central objective of the NEPTUNE project was to draw up an energy plan for the transition to sustainable wind energy in the North Sea. During this closing event, you will discover the challenges and steps required to prepare the electricity system for the increased transmission of high-power electricity over longer distances.
You will receive an explanation of the current state of affairs regarding wind energy in the North Sea, and find out which cost-effective route to carbon neutrality can be followed by 2050. Be there and get valuable insights into the future of offshore wind energy in Belgium and beyond.
Programme
During the seminar, several speakers will take the stage, including Belgian Minister for Energy Tinne Van der Straeten, prof. Oriol Gomis Bellmunt (CITCEA-UPC / ICREA Academia / eROOTS), and prof. Nicolaos A. Cutululis (Technical University of Denmark).
There will also be a panel discussion in the afternoon. At the end of the event, you can take part in a reception with networking opportunities.
Check out the detailed programme
| 10.00 | Welcome & introduction prof. Dirk Van Hertem |
| 10.15 | Vision on offshore wind energy Belgian Minister for Energy Tinne Van der Straeten |
| 10.30 | Keynote prof. Oriol Gomis Bellmunt |
| 11.00 | Planning of offshore and onshore electricity grids dr. Hakan Ergun |
| 12.00 | Protection strategies and algorithms dr. Willem Leterme |
| 13.00 | Lunch & posters |
| 14.30 | Control interaction identification and mitigation prof. Jef Beerten |
| 15.30 | Valorisation and roadmap prof. Jef Beerten |
| 15.45 | Keynote prof. Nicolaos A. Cutululis |
| 16.15 | Panel discussion prof. Jef Beerten |
| 17.00 | Closing words followed by reception prof. Dirk Van Hertem |
Practical information
This seminar on the transition to a clean energy supply and the future development of offshore wind energy will take place at the EnergyVille campus in Genk. Participation is free. The working language is English.
