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🚀 Kickoff van de Belgian Norwegian Energy Summit. 😁 Deze namiddag mag ik samen met mijn collega’s onze innovatieve oplossingen voorstellen C-battery / C-energy Laurence Gacoin / Meam Carlo Groffils Gisteren genoten van de powerlunch in bijzijn van HRH Prinses Astrid, minister Hadja Lahbib en de Vlaamse receptie met minister Jan Jambon #BEmissionNOR Flux50 Flanders Investment & Trade (FIT) #CleanEnergy #Norway

Montea invests €30 million in ambitious battery energy storage systems The stored energy will allow Montea to further shrink its ecological footprint at its sites while continuing to reduce its grid dependency. "Our logistics centers are already a leading force in sustainability. By installing battery energy storage systems, we can supply more energy to our customers and help stabilize the grid. This investment is fully aligned with Montea’s strategy to champion a future-oriented, climate-friendly business,” said Dirk Van Buggenhout, Chief Sustainability Officer at Montea. #swipe for more information. #Montea #EcologicalFootprint #BatteryEnergyStorageSystems

Optiload drives sustainable energy transformation for VALORE in Hasselt We're thrilled to showcase our recent project for VALORE vastbeter in Hasselt, Belgium! This combined solution demonstrates Optiload Energy's commitment to optimize energy use for our clients. Project highlights: - Rooftop PV installation: Generating clean energy on-site. - EV charging infrastructure: AC/DC stations, CPO platform, and load balancing for efficient electric vehicle charging. - Battery storage: Containerized battery pack for increased energy independence. - AI-powered EMS: Optimizes energy flows, forecasts demand, and reduces payback time for VALORE's energy investments. This project exemplifies Optiload's vision: Combining cutting-edge technologies into a single, scalable solution. Our experienced team seamlessly integrates various techniques for a fully operational system. We deliver meticulous, personalized project management, ensuring best comfort for our client. A huge thank you to our team and partners, CKS Elektrotechniek, PLUON, Avasco Solar, Phoenix Contact, C-battery, for pushing boundaries and completing this project within three weeks on-site! We're grateful to VALORE for the excellent collaboration and trust placed in Optiload. Proud to contribute to a more sustainable future, one step at a time! 😊 #Sustainability #EnergySolutions #EnergyTransition #RenewableEnergy #EVcharging #BESS #UltraFastCharging #ProjectManagement

I found a perfect Battery! Yesterday we met with Bjorn Robbens, CEO at C-battery. And he told me an amazing story of how they designed it. It started with a motorcycle (yes-yes!). They built an electric motorcycle with his brother and tested it at… the Isle of Man TT race! Extreme conditions, perfect environment. Then they took that experience and turned it into battery systems. For logistical developers, rental companies and fast EV chargers. What makes it different? It’s designed to be loved and cherished for a loooong-long time: 1. First life of the battery is 16 years vs 10 years in the market. And even then it still has 80% capacity. That’s a lot! 2. It’s monitored and traced down to each cell. That means if it needs repair, only a cell (few grams) is taken out vs a whole module (up to hundreds of kilos). 3. It’s circular at a cell level too. Cells are taken out, split into different components and sent back for cell manufacturing. That’s a lot less complex, energy intensive and costly vs recycling a whole module! 4. And cherry on top - there is fire protection at the level of each module (vs just a whole system). Meaning fires are tackled at the smallest level before they spread. Making it the easiest system to install indoors too! What stroke me most is C-battery passion for longevity! Building things that last for decades. Then servicing and recycling them into the same systems. Isn’t that what we desperately need in our “throw away” world? #sustainability #energy #innovative

Our recent Sustainability Paradox seminar at Wetenschapspark Universiteit Antwerpen sparked dynamic discussions among visionary leaders. Diving into ecodesign, experts from C-battery, Circular Valley, DEME Group, University of Antwerp, VITO, and in-house teams unveiled strategies for sustainable product development. Initiator and event host Joris emphasizes that ecodesign isn't just a moral duty for future generations, it's a source of innovation and competitive advantage. What you should remember from the event? 💡 1. The butterfly model from the Ellen MacArthur Foundation is a great blueprint for how to get started on circular economies. 2. To compete with traditional business models, you need strong partnerships throughout the entire value chain. 3. Although they require a sizeable investment, product-as-a-service and hybrid business models enable durable product design. 4. Challenge your business in many different sustainability avenues, don't put all your eggs in one basket. 5. Don't forget to think about the end-of-life incentive for the end user since it'll be their responsibility to make the system actually work. Let's unite for sustainable innovation! 🌍 #TheSustainabilityParadox #ProductInnovation #Ecodesign

Yesterday I attended the "The Sustainability Paradox" seminar organized by Verhaert | Masters in Innovation. Once again I discovered that change and sustainable transformation is driven by people. Passionate people who dare, people who innovate, people with a vision, people who do not give up at the first hurdle, people who inspire and lead others. #Heroesofhope I call them. One of them is Bjorn Robbens who turned the heritage of Maison Saroléa into a 21st electrified brand. Yet he reinvented this innovation path into the birth of C-battery, a circularity driven energy solutions supplier. Within their innovative path they focus on agility, service and optimizing circularity, and they also influence and inspire stakeholders throughout the value chain to make more sustainable choices. A true #fromadroptoaripple story. And at the source of this all passionate people with an eye and brain focused on a better future. Another #heroofhope is Thomas Mueller-Kirschbaum who after his regular career represented Circular Valley, an ecosystem that supports circular start-ups throughout the world. A true valley where economic growth and environmental protection go hand in hand. Or Karine Van Doorsselaer who with incredible passion and knowledge leads and inspires future generations to come at the University of Antwerp PO on circular choices. And clearly shows that closing the loop is the challenge to tackle. Thanks Verhaert | Masters in Innovation for this inspiring initiative. I couldn't help but share Saroléa's website :-)

Let's crack the code of the sustainability paradox 💪 Get ready to discuss insights with your event host, speakers, and expert panel who will unveil success strategies to redefine your products and product development methods. Mark your calendars for Tuesday, March 5th in Niel - this is your chance to be at the forefront of innovation! 👇 https://lnkd.in/eSANSJqs With BEACON | Masters In Innovation, Circular Valley, C-battery, DEME Group, University of Antwerp, and VITO 🙏