Learning Communities for System Integration

Learning Communities for System Integration brings together education, research, industry, and government to develop knowledge and solutions for complex challenges in the energy transition.

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The energy transition requires collaboration across disciplines and sectors. Learning communities create the space to learn together, experiment, and develop sustainable solutions.

– Baldiri Salcedo, Researcher

Introduction

The energy transition presents complex challenges that can only be addressed through collaboration. Within Learning Communities for System Integration, researchers, students, businesses, governments, and societal organisations work together to develop innovative solutions for integrating renewable energy into future energy systems.

Project Background

The transition towards a sustainable energy system requires new ways of learning and collaborating. Learning communities connect education, research, and professional practice, enabling participants to share knowledge, experiment together, and contribute to accelerating the energy transition.

Objective

To develop learning communities where education, research, and practice collaborate on system integration challenges within the energy transition.

Target Group

  • Higher professional education and university students
  • Lecturers and researchers
  • Professionals from energy companies, governments, and societal organisations
  • Career switchers and professionals working in the energy transition

Method

The project establishes learning communities in which participants work together on real-world challenges. Through knowledge exchange, collaborative projects, and events, new knowledge is created and applied in practice.

Results

The project contributes to the Positive Energy Districts Learning Community and organises one of the national Learning Community events. In addition, a Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) on integrating renewable energy into the current energy system is being developed.

Impact

Learning Communities for System Integration strengthens collaboration between education, research, and practice. The project contributes to knowledge development, the education of future professionals, and the acceleration of the energy transition.

More Information

https://topsectorenergie.nl/en/learning-communities-system-integration/

Start and End Date

Start: January 2024

End: September 2026

Funding

The project is part of the System Integration programme within Topsector Energie and is supported through broader funding programmes. Specific budget and grant details are not publicly listed on the main project page.

Collaboration

  • Hanze University of Applied Sciences
  • HAN University of Applied Sciences
  • Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences
  • Saxion University of Applied Sciences
  • Delft University of Technology
  • The Hague University of Applied Sciences

Team

Research Group

  • Energy in Transition

Contact

Baldiri Salcedo
[email protected]