Projects

In the GAME project, experts from Ghent University and the Royal Netherlands Institute for Sea Research (NIOZ) combine their knowledge in a wide range of fields to unveil the potential of Porphyra, an edible red seaweed.

The first generation of wind turbines in the Belgian North Sea is slowly but surely approaching the end of their lifespan. The partners in the WIN-CE project are looking into new possibilities for efficient recycling of wind turbine blades.

A lot of knowledge is needed to navigate the complexity of hybrid and interdependent digital energy systems. ODIN strives to better coordinate system processes and services by taking fundamental steps in the field of digitisation.

Offshore wind turbines have a limited lifespan. The oldest wind turbines in the Belgian part of the North Sea are approaching the end of their useful life. The CTO project investigates how we can adopt a sustainable approach and prepare the industry for this.

The current hybrid offshore connections and offshore grids sometimes leave much to be desired in terms cost-effectiveness and durability. In other words, there is still much room for improvement in terms of design and operation. The CORDOBA project is strongly focused on this.

Offshore wind turbines are constantly exposed to extreme weather conditions. The industry is therefore constantly looking for ways to extend the service life of offshore wind turbines. The RAINBOW project specifically focuses on improved rotor blade durability.