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Helios: Energy
Helios
To keep things clear, Stichting SOLAR has grouped all its future projects into themes. Helios covers the projects on energy. Below you can read what the foundation plans to research.
Who is Helios? Helios is the Greek god of the sun. According to myth, every day he drove his golden sun chariot, drawn by fiery horses, across the sky from east to west, bringing light and warmth. Because he could see everything from up there, the other gods often asked him what he had seen. The sun is the source of almost all energy on earth; that is why Helios fits our energy projects.
Research into green hydrogen
Stichting SOLAR is committed to sustainable innovation and will research the production of green hydrogen using an electrolyser. Green hydrogen is produced by splitting water (H₂O) into hydrogen (H₂) and oxygen (O₂) through electrolysis, using only electricity from renewable sources such as solar and wind power. As a result, the production process releases no CO₂. The research focuses on optimising the yield and efficiency of the electrolyser, and on lowering the cost per kilogram of hydrogen produced. We will look at different types of electrolyser, such as PEM and alkaline systems, and at integration with local renewable energy generation. We will also study how hydrogen can be stored and distributed safely and practically.
With this research, the foundation wants to contribute to the energy transition and the development of a sustainable hydrogen economy. Green hydrogen can play an important role in sectors where direct electrification is difficult. By developing and sharing knowledge, the foundation encourages innovation and social impact in clean energy.
Research into geothermal energy
Stichting SOLAR will also research the use of geothermal energy as a sustainable source of heat. Geothermal energy uses the heat that is naturally present in the ground. By pumping up hot water from deep layers of the earth and transferring that heat to buildings or industrial processes through heat exchangers, sustainable energy can be supplied efficiently and reliably.
The research focuses on the technical, economic and ecological feasibility of geothermal projects in the Netherlands. This includes suitable locations, drilling techniques, safety and minimising risks such as subsidence or induced seismic activity. We will also study how geothermal energy can be integrated into existing heat networks and how it can help reduce natural gas use.
With this research, the foundation wants to contribute to a stable, affordable and sustainable energy supply. Geothermal energy is a continuous source of heat that depends less on the weather than solar or wind power. Through building knowledge and working with experts and local partners, the foundation supports the further development of this promising technology within the energy transition.
Research & production of solar energy
Stichting SOLAR researches solar energy as a reliable and future-proof energy source, using innovative technologies and practical applications. Solar energy is generated by solar panels that convert sunlight into electricity through photovoltaic (PV) systems. Thanks to ongoing technological progress, efficiency keeps rising and costs keep falling, making solar energy an increasingly stable part of the energy market.
The foundation researches ways to optimise generating capacity, using data analysis, smart inverters and battery storage to match supply and demand better. We also study how solar installations can be added efficiently to existing buildings, business parks and public facilities without putting extra strain on the electricity grid.
By doing research and actively using new techniques and partnerships, the foundation contributes to the further professionalisation and scaling-up of solar energy, strengthening it as a trusted, sustainable and economically sound energy source within the energy transition.
A small microgrid with solar and storage
We want to research how reliably a small installation of solar panels and battery storage supplies power, including when the grid goes down. We will measure the results and share them, so the same set-up can later be used at other locations.
Saving and reusing heat
We want to research how heat pumps, good insulation and passive cooling reduce a building's energy use. We will start in one building and measure what it achieves before applying it elsewhere.
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Sustainable Off-grid Living-labs for Autonomy and Research
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