Our research
affiliations
At Solinoor, we believe the creation and integration of new knowledge is key to a sustainable future. We collaborate with universities, research institutes and consortia to keep raising our standards, and we enable students and researchers to learn from our practical experience.
Research partners of Solinoor
Publications
At Solinoor, we engage in numerous research projects with students and researchers, fostering research by giving new insights the chance to be tested and applied in practice, strengthening our projects while offering researchers real-world data and genuine impact. Below, we share a selection of these collaborations, studies and publications.
Bachelor's thesisSystemic barriers for floating solar
A Bachelor's thesis about policy interventions that could stimulate the scale-up of floating solar (FPV) in the Netherlands from a Science & Innovation Management perspective.
Download PDFUtrecht University · consultancy reportFloating solar innovation systems
A group of five Master's students specialising in innovation studies researched the technological innovation system and innovation ecosystem of inland floating solar (FPV) in the Netherlands.
Download PDFIn process · NIOO-KNAW consortiumSPARKLES consortium: impacts of floating solar
Solinoor joined a consortium led by NIOO-KNAW to assess the technological, ecological and social impacts of floating solar energy. Research publication(s) in progress.
Literature reviewProspects of floating photovoltaics in the green hydrogen production process
Floating solar panels (FPV) offer higher efficiency (up to 15%), less water evaporation (up to 40%) and no competition for scarce land. This literature review explores how FPV can complement green hydrogen production. The conclusion: promising, but electrolyser efficiency, high costs and unknown ecological effects still need attention. Large-scale deployment, technological progress and political support are key.
Download PDFIEEE paperProspects of floating photovoltaics in the green hydrogen production process (IEEE paper)
Floating solar panels (FPV) offer higher efficiency (up to 15%), less water evaporation (up to 40%) and no competition for scarce land. This literature review explores how FPV can complement green hydrogen production. The conclusion: promising, but electrolyser efficiency, high costs and unknown ecological effects still need attention. Large-scale deployment, technological progress and political support are key.
Download PDFUtrecht University · consultancy reportIntegrating the green hydrogen production process into the Dutch horticulture sector
How can green hydrogen help make Dutch greenhouse horticulture more sustainable? Using a multi-criteria analysis and eleven stakeholder interviews, four applications were compared. Hydrogen CHP units scored highest (69/100): existing units can already run on up to 30% hydrogen and can be converted to 100%. Residual heat from electrolysers came second, followed by heat pumps and hydrogen boilers. Support from government and industry and rising energy prices are key drivers; limited practical knowledge and regulation are the main barriers.
Download PDFIn process · WUR & Province of GelderlandGAZO: solar fields with environmental quality
Solinoor joined Wageningen University & Research and the Province of Gelderland to accelerate the energy transition, multi-functional land use and environmental quality. Publication in progress.
Master's thesisThe effects of multi-system dynamics on the diffusion of electrofuels
How can e-fuels make their way into shipping? Drawing on 23 interviews and 10 expert discussions, this thesis shows that the main barriers arise from interactions between sectors: clashing practices of e-fuel and maritime actors, mutual dependencies along the value chain, and competition for e-fuels from other sectors. NGOs, industry associations and research institutes act as bridge-builders; the study translates these insights into concrete policy recommendations.
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