Accelerating the energy transition. Together.
The energy transition won't accelerate by itself. It requires collaboration, scientific expertise and innovative solutions that deliver real-world impact. At EnergyVille, we bring together researchers, technology and partners to accelerate the transition to a sustainable, reliable and affordable energy system.
Discover how we make this happen.
Four partners. One ambition.
EnergyVille is a unique collaboration between KU Leuven, VITO, imec, and UHasselt. Together, their complementary expertise creates a powerful research and innovation ecosystem that drives the energy transition.
This collaboration is made possible in part through the structural support of the Flemish Government. In addition, EnergyVille works closely with the Province of Limburg, the City of Genk, LRM, Nuhma, POM Limburg, and the European Structural Funds to develop innovative solutions that deliver real-world impact.
Research with impact
Research only creates value when it makes a difference in the real world. That's why we translate scientific knowledge into practical solutions for businesses, governments, and society.
Our work includes advancing agrivoltaics, improving fire safety for battery applications, helping industry become more sustainable and energy-efficient, and developing smarter materials and material innovations. These are just a few examples of what we do.
Every collaboration brings us one step closer to a cleaner, more resilient and future-proof energy system.
Open Thor Living Lab
Together with Thor Park and the City of Genk, EnergyVille is shaping a unique innovation ecosystem where researchers, industry, public authorities, educational institutions and citizens come together to drive the energy transition. In our state-of-the-art living lab and testing environment, breakthrough energy solutions are developed, validated and accelerated from research to real-world impact.
Governance Structure
EnergyVille is governed by a Board of Directors and an Operational Steering Committee. The Board of Directors defines the strategic direction and oversees good governance and the organisation's long-term development. The Operational Steering Committee is responsible for the day-to-day management of EnergyVille and for translating the strategy into concrete actions and effective collaboration between the partners.
Together, these governing bodies ensure clear, transparent, and balanced decision-making across EnergyVille.
- Ludo Deferm
Chair Board of Directors EnergyVille/Executive Vice-president imec - Bram De Wispelaere
General Manager EnergyVille - Leen Govaerts
Director Water and Energy Transition Unit (WET) VITO - Bert Gysen
COO EnergyVille & Research Director Water and Energy Transition Unit (WET) VITO - Ken Haenen
Vice-rector Research, Valorisation and Internationalisation UHasselt - Joost Seijnaeve
Vice-president Sensors & Actuators and Energy imec - Stefaan Vaes
Vice Rector for the Science, Engineering and Technology Group of KU Leuven - Marlies Van Bael
Director Institute for Materials Research (IUMAT) UHasselt/imec - Paul Van Dun
General Manager KU Leuven Research and Development (LRD)
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Bram De Wispelaere
General Manager EnergyVille -
Johan Driesen
EnergyVille/KU Leuven - Full professor Faculty of Engineering Science / head of Electrical Energy Systems and Applications (ELECTA) -
An Hardy
EnergyVille/UHasselt - Full Professor Institute for Materials Research IUMAT (MATCHEM DESINe) -
Arnaud Morlier
Facility Manager EnergyVille & Teamlead R&D imec -
Jef Poortmans
R&D Strategy Coordinator EnergyVille & Program director PV imec -
Daan Six
VITO/EnergyVille - Research Program Manager Grids and Energy Markets -
Dirk Saelens
EnergyVille/KU Leuven - Full Professor Department of Civil Engineering, Building Physics and Sustainable Design -
Marlies Van Holm
CMO EnergyVille & Valorisation Manager Water and Energy Transition Unit (WET) VITO -
Bart Vermang
EnergyVille/imec/UHasselt - Francqui Professor & Full Professor Institute for Materials Research IUMAT (PV Technology & Energy Systems Research Group - PVtech)
- Tim Green
- Michael Webber
- Jaione Bengoechea Apezteguia
- Montse Casas Cabenas
- Anja Bieberle-Hütter
- Frede Blaabjerg
- Arild Gustavsen
- Christian Rehtanz
- Laurens De Vries
- Neil Hewitt
- Frank Meinke-Hubeny (VITO)
- Jessica De Wild (imec)
- Tom Aernouts (imec)
- An Hardy (UHasselt)
- Bart Vermang (UHasselt)
- Daan Six (VITO)
- Marlies Van Holm (VITO)
- Dirk Saelens (KU Leuven)
- Johan Driesen (KU Leuven)
- Jef Poortmans (imec)
- Arnaud Morlier (imec)
- Bram De Wispelaere (EnergyVille)
- Anne Houtman
- Jan Mertens (Engie)
- Jonas Schroyens (KBC)
- Frauke Visconti Parisio (Agora EnergieWende)
- Lucia Parisio (Unimib)
- Doseke Akporiaye (WRISE)
- Marc Van Breda (BASF)
- Frank Gielen (InnoEnergy)
Charter Corporate Governance
At EnergyVille, we believe that good governance is essential to strengthening our organisation and supporting sustainable growth. That is why the governance structures of EnergyVille and its associated foundation are carefully aligned.
We are committed to a transparent and well-organised governance model, with clear roles and responsibilities, robust oversight, and accountability. Our Corporate Governance Charter serves as a framework for fair, transparent decision-making and representation, and is accessible to all stakeholders.
EnergyVille regularly reviews and updates its governance practices to respond to new developments and the evolving needs of society and its stakeholders. As a Flemish initiative, EnergyVille remains firmly rooted in Flanders while continuing to build for the future.