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Cluster 2 - Energy Transition

Case descriptions for these cases will be published soon.

Design of a Landmark Facility for an Allseas HTGR Reactor

Allseas is designing a nuclear reactor for offshore vessels, with growing interest in land-based deployment. Our engineering focuses on functionality rather than appearance. We now seek a building design that clearly reflects safety, reliability, and innovation, while remaining practical and efficient, to house and operate this advanced, inherently safe reactor concept.

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Pneumatic Energy Storage System

Renewable energy is fluctuating in nature and is not always available therefore we need to look at cheap. efficient and scalable energy storage systems. While batteries are good for storing energy, their capacity to store large amount of energy is limited and therefore other energy storage options have to be explored. Pneumatic energy storage is scalable.

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Decarbonizing the maritime sector: learning by doing

Phynix is a hydrogen production platform n Eemshaven owned by Delft Offshore Turbine (DOT). From September 2026, it will convert surplus wind electricity during negative price periods into green hydrogen. As hydrogen and methanol gain momentum as zero emission fuels, DOT positions Phynix as a catalyst for integrating hydrogen and methanol into port ecosystems and real world green shipping operations.

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EU 2nd life Batteries: Actor Analysis and Ecosystem Mapping

Understanding what happens to all the batteries in the EU that have reached the end of their first life in automotive applications: The electric vehicle (EV) market in Europe is booming. A large share of the EU’s vehicles will be electrified. At the end of first life of the EV battery, it still has some value. You will study frontrunners in this sector who are already creating commercial value from used batteries.

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Redesign defense vehicle with a sustainable power train

Use of novel pneumatic power for DAF 4 tonner: HyRoTech is a start-up developing a novel pneumatic hybrid power train. The project is a techno-economic feasibility study on the use of this powertrain for a "DAF 4-tonner" truck used by the Dutch military.

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AI Optimised, Energy Efficient AGS Intersections

Well intersections are critical elements for Advanced Geothermal Systems. Limited downhole energy directly reduces ranging distance or accuracy, making the problem signal‑ and energy‑limited. This project optimises beacon signals (acoustic and EM) and the BHA steering control loop using AI to maximise usable range and intersection success under energy and bandwidth constraints.

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Absorbing N2 & CO2 emission with a Quantum Autarkic Office

The building as a passive organism that lives on carbon and chemistry instead of mechanics and copper: Buildings rely on mechanical HVAC-systems that are energy‑intensive and dependent on critical raw materials. Advances in quantum simulations, carbon-based materials, and platinum‑free Fe–N–C catalysts enable embedding heating, ventilation, air purification, and humidity control directly into the building envelope. This project explores buildings as active, breathable material systems that meet comfort and health requirements without conventional HVAC.

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A case for solar streetlights on KNUST campus

In recent years, several solar streetlights were installed at KNUST campus. However, a technical, economic and environmental analysis was never conducted before or during installation. This hinders the potential for expansion. Students are asked to develop a business case and look into the environmental benefits, as compared to on-grid solutions.

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