| Mission |
The Energy research Centre of the Netherlands (ECN) develops renewable energy technologies, provides industrial partners with consultancy on how to apply these and advises governmental bodies. ECN's mission is to develop high-level knowledge and technology for a sustainable energy system and transfer them to the market. Through R&D we contribute to the efficient use of energy, the accelerated implementation of renewable energy. The priority R&D areas of ECN solar energy, wind energy and biomass & environment belong to the international top 5. We are the largest research centre in the Netherlands on the field of energy. At this moment about 650 people work at ECN, which is situated in the dunes near Petten, a village in the northern part of Holland, about 40 km up north from Amsterdam. ECN moves between fundamental research on universities and appliance of knowledge and technologies in practice. This work has a huge impact on daily life. The institute exerts an important function for the society of today and tomorrow. Our research takes place in an inspiring, effective and innovative surroundings, in which we focus on the care for our employees and our environment. |
