Dossier
Climate, nature and energy
In 2030, 70% of Dutch energy must be renewable, as agreed in the Climate Agreement. That is why investments in wind and solar energy on land and at sea are substantial. Wageningen University & Research is investigating the opportunities for integrating wind turbines and solar panels into the landscape in a nature-friendly manner. We are also looking at the impact of (the extraction of) both renewable and fossil fuels on the ecosystem and how ecological effects can be mitigated.
Solar energy
To achieve the objectives of the Climate Agreement, the Dutch government is investing heavily in solar energy, among other things. This is reflected in a large increase in solar parks, in particular on agricultural land, often aimed at maximising energy yield. To do this in a sustainable and nature-inclusive way, Wageningen University & Research has developed the Solar Research Programme.
Wind energy
The large-scale development of offshore wind farms in the North Sea has far-reaching consequences for both nature and spatial planning, and therefore for all North Sea users. There are still many knowledge gaps for the government, wind energy sector, nature conservation organisations and the fishing and aquaculture sectors.
Researchers from Wageningen University & Research are also developing knowledge and techniques for minimising effects on nature in onshore wind turbines. This protects foraging areas of vulnerable birds and bats, and prevents economic damage for wind energy suppliers.
Offshore oil and gas
Offshore oil and gas extraction: what effect does it have on the nature of coast & sea? And what to do with discarded oil and gas platforms? Wageningen University & Research investigates ecological effects, but also opportunities for new nature around oil and gas platforms at sea.
News
Projects
Publications
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Scientific Advisory Board of the European Forest Institute (External organisation)
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Fermentation
In: Encyclopedia of Food Safety - Elsevier - ISBN: 9780128225202 - p. 499-509. -
Towards the electrocatalytic oxidation of sugar alcohols, saccharides and polysaccharides
Wageningen University. Promotor(en): J.H. Bitter, co-promotor(en): M.T.M. Koper, T. van Haasterecht - Wageningen: Wageningen University - ISBN: 9789464478839 -
Dairy cattle replacement under changing agri-environmental policies
Wageningen University. Promotor(en): H. Hogeveen, M. Nielen, co-promotor(en): M.C.M. Mourits, W. Steeneveld - Wageningen: Wageningen University - ISBN: 9789464479904 -
Where do we go from here? : Navigating power inequalities between development NGOs in the aid system
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Water efficiency is set to become more pressing issue in the future : Recovery of transpired water gaining ground
In Greenhouses : the international magazine for greenhouse growers (2024), Volume: 13, Issue: 1 - ISSN 2215-0633 - p. 28-29. -
Where do we go from here? Video presenting results of research project : Navigating power inequalities between development NGOs in the aid system
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Een handreiking voor het uitvoeren van een TCA voor korte voedselketens
Wageningen: Wageningen Economic Research (Rapport / Wageningen Economic Research 2024-009) - ISBN: 9789464470086 -
Improvement options for archive boxes in tropical climates
Wageningen: Wageningen Food & Biobased Research (Report / Wageningen Food & Biobased Research 2534) -
Dynamic institutional capacities for industrial water use efficiency in Vietnam
Wageningen University. Promotor(en): S.R. Bush, co-promotor(en): van Leeuwen, Tran Thi My Dieu - Wageningen: Wageningen University - ISBN: 9789464479225