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Innovation in energy systems

Ecofys operates at the very forefront of product and system development, a vital aspect in meeting the growing demand for a sustainable energy supply. Products and systems have to be more efficient, cheaper to produce, more reliable in their use and easier to install and manage, yet still look good and be multifunctional. We believe that the market for renewable energy can only become significant through improved products and systems. By coupling knowledge and innovative technology development to a clear vision of the market, ideas can be transformed into attractive and competitive products.

At Ecofys industrial designers and system developers are working together with clients and partners in the following areas:

Design and development of power generation concepts

Examples of power generation concepts we designed and developed are:

  • Urban Turbines: small wind turbies for the built environment
  • Wave Rotor, generating electricity by using the energy contained in waves
  • Lampposts and signposts with integrated solar energy
  • systems

Design and development of integration products

Supporting and mounting products for façades, flat roofs and pitched roofs

Design and development of small energy products

Small products for communications, branding and lifestyle

Graphic design as part of sustainable energy projects

Knowledge transfer: websites, displays, leaflets, etc

Decision support: visualisations and animations

System development

Currently our system developers are working on the closed greenhouse and transport cooling.