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Media: Innovation accelerator Eindhoven Engine enters new phase

As a society, we face numerous challenges. At Eindhoven Engine, a collaborative program between companies, knowledge institutions, social organizations and citizens in the Brainport region, work has been going on for years on innovations to address these problems. Now the program is breaking new ground.

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Genius project

The project aims to smartly address grid congestion, enhance connectivity, and create a sustainable testing ground for innovations.

Start year 2024
Focus area Livable region

As energy demands continue to rise, many regions, including the Brainport region, are facing significant grid congestion challenges. These issues hinder the efficient use and storage of renewable energy, putting strain on the local electricity network. With ambitious sustainability goals in place, there is an urgent need for innovative solutions to optimize energy management and ensure a stable grid.

With the GENIUS project, the TU/e campus will become a smart lab for energy transition solutions. Ultimately, this project will served as a blueprint for efficiently managing energy demand and to serve as a testing ground for innovations, shortening their time to market.
 


GENIUS reveals battery to balance campus grid

On Monday 18 November, some 180 people gathered in the Disruptor building at the TU/e campus to witness the reveal of the 3.4 MWh battery that is at the heart of the GENIUS project. The battery is key in an attempt to manage net congestion on the campus power grid.

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