Nienke D. Nijenhuis freelance communication advisor
“A lot of (but not all) issues in the energy transition are spatially oriented. However, more connections need to be made to social behaviour, governance, and social awareness. My aim is to co-design decision-supporting and planning tools that include these aspects to address the reception to renewable energy sources in society.”
September 2024 – During major floodings, relentless streams of water endanger people’s lives at home, disrupting roads and infrastructure and rendering hospitals inaccessible. This is where prevention of floodings and pandemics are interrelated.
“My work aims to make our energy systems smarter and more efficient. Modern energy systems handle more diverse generation and load types with different dynamics and characteristics compared to traditional systems.”