Generation Energy

Generation.Energy – Strategic Design Consultancy for the Energy Transition

Generation.Energy is a specialized Dutch strategic design consultancy focused on spatial planning solutions for the energy transition. Based in The Hague, the company emerged as a spin-off from urban planning firm PosadMaxwan in 2016 and has positioned itself as a leading expert in integrating energy systems with spatial planning.

Core Mission and Approach

The company prepares living environments for the energy transition through design-based research into space requirements for energy systems. Their unique “integral approach” considers not only renewable energy sources but also the additional infrastructure needed for the energy system, while addressing other spatial challenges such as urban densification, biodiversity, mobility, and livability. Their motto is “giving the energy transition a place.”

Services and Expertise

Generation.Energy operates across multiple scales, from national to municipal level, working primarily with government clients and knowledge partners. Their multidisciplinary team consists of urban designers, landscape architects, and experts in spatial planning and energy transition. They bridge the gap between data and strategic design using imagination to simplify the complexity of spatial challenges and accelerate the energy transition.

Innovative Tools and Methods

The company has developed various innovative tools including interactive maps, serious games, and spatial explorations to help visualize complex energy scenarios. They created visualization tools for the National Energy System Plan and contributed to the development of ruimtevoorenergie.nl, a web tool that shows the spatial implications of different energy system components and their interconnections.

Key Projects and Impact

Generation.Energy has worked on significant projects including energy system visions for cities like Tilburg and Leiden, regional strategies for Rotterdam-The Hague, and national energy scenario assessments for 2050. They actively participate in the development of Regional Energy Strategies and have contributed to policy visualization for the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Climate Policy.

The company combines technical expertise with strong community engagement principles, recognizing that citizen participation is crucial for successful spatial planning and energy transition implementation.

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