Energy transition, sustainability & circular economy

The Netherlands invites you to explore new ideas and possibilities that can fast track transition to renewable energy resources. We will showcase innovation in:

- offshore wind
- hydrogen
- system integration and batteries
- heat and cold storage systems (ATES)
- circular economy (CE)  
- water (Disaster Risk Reduction/resilience).

Offshore wind
The Netherlands has extensive experience in building offshore wind farms, thanks to our innovative technologies and close collaboration across our supply chain. We are keen to share our expertise in various themes such as engineering, design, operation, and maintenance.

Hydrogen
Hydrogen plays an important role in accelerating transition to renewable energy resources, especially in the field of emission-free transport. The Netherlands has expertise in large volume transportation, gas handling technologies and scenario planning, which will help build a hydrogen powered economy. There are great opportunities for collaboration with Japan in areas like international maritime transport, gas conversion, gas sensing and gas infrastructure.

System integration and batteries
The Netherlands is increasingly focusing on system integration (to boost its energy mix and achieve flexibility) and batteries, to provide peak capacity for the grid and to enable electrification. We intend to explore the opportunities to collaborate with Japan, considering its advance expertise in these areas.

ATES
Cities worldwide need constant and stable energy supply. According to the United Nations, urban areas consume 75% of global primary energy. To ensure more inclusive and fair access to energy, we need to minimise the ecological footprint of cities and make energy distribution much more sustainable.

In Japan, air conditioning accounts for nearly half or the power consumption of office buildings. Aquifer thermal energy storage (ATES) is sustainable and clean energy solution that can increase energy savings and reduce carbon emissions. This technology is available in Japan and use for heating and cooling large public buildings. With just small investments, ATES can be implemented quite quickly. With more than 3000+ ATES systems operational in the Netherlands, we can use our experience and expertise to help Japan further roll out this technology across its cities.

Circular economy
The Netherlands aims to become fully circular in 2050. At Expo, we will showcase climate-neutral and circular infrastructure, which ties in well with the energy transition. We are keen to explore opportunities for partnership in circular design, production, accounting, and digitalisation.

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