Experience

World Class Maintenance

• Netherlands
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Technical Project Manager [offshore wind blade inspection robot development]

  • Sep 2019 - Present

  Technical project manager of the AIRTuB project, a 3 year research project aimed at developing technology for automated inspection of off-shore windturbine blades. Technical project manager of the AIRTuB project, a 3 year research project aimed at developing technology for automated inspection of off-shore windturbine blades.



Kamworks Ltd

• Cambodia
• Renewable Energy Semiconductor Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Chairman and co-founder

  • Jan 2005 - Present

  Founded by Dutch solar engineers in 2006, Kamworks is Cambodia's leading solar energy company. Kamworks has the longest trackrecord with on-grid solar in Cambodia and has been accredited by Total Solar as their EPC provider. Kamworks develops, engineers and installs on-grid and off-grid solar power installations for resorts, hotels, factories, hospitals and private homes. Since 2006, Kamworks has been pioneering in Cambodia deploying new business models (sales of solar home… Show more Founded by Dutch solar engineers in 2006, Kamworks is Cambodia's leading solar energy company. Kamworks has the longest trackrecord with on-grid solar in Cambodia and has been accredited by Total Solar as their EPC provider. Kamworks develops, engineers and installs on-grid and off-grid solar power installations for resorts, hotels, factories, hospitals and private homes. Since 2006, Kamworks has been pioneering in Cambodia deploying new business models (sales of solar home systems with micro finance, solar lantern rental scheme, solar battery charging stations, PAYGO systems) and new services such as energy audits and initiatives for hybrid and on-grid solar systems. Over the years Kamworks has had over 100 international students that came to Cambodia to develop new products and business models for rural electrification. Among many other products, Kamworks has developed the award winning MoonLight solar lantern in a participatory design approach with local villagers . Today, Kamworks is focussed on providing B2B solar and energy efficiency solutions for corporations and non-profits. Show less Founded by Dutch solar engineers in 2006, Kamworks is Cambodia's leading solar energy company. Kamworks has the longest trackrecord with on-grid solar in Cambodia and has been accredited by Total Solar as their EPC provider. Kamworks develops, engineers and installs on-grid and off-grid solar power installations for resorts, hotels, factories, hospitals and private homes. Since 2006, Kamworks has been pioneering in Cambodia deploying new business models (sales of solar home… Show more Founded by Dutch solar engineers in 2006, Kamworks is Cambodia's leading solar energy company. Kamworks has the longest trackrecord with on-grid solar in Cambodia and has been accredited by Total Solar as their EPC provider. Kamworks develops, engineers and installs on-grid and off-grid solar power installations for resorts, hotels, factories, hospitals and private homes. Since 2006, Kamworks has been pioneering in Cambodia deploying new business models (sales of solar home systems with micro finance, solar lantern rental scheme, solar battery charging stations, PAYGO systems) and new services such as energy audits and initiatives for hybrid and on-grid solar systems. Over the years Kamworks has had over 100 international students that came to Cambodia to develop new products and business models for rural electrification. Among many other products, Kamworks has developed the award winning MoonLight solar lantern in a participatory design approach with local villagers . Today, Kamworks is focussed on providing B2B solar and energy efficiency solutions for corporations and non-profits. Show less



Young Energy Society Challenge (YESC)

• Netherlands
• Education Administration Programs

• Co-ordinator at YESC

  • Feb 2019 - Dec 2019

  The Young Energy Society Challenge (YESC) aims at bringing Zeelands' youth up to speed with the energy transition. It has launched a competition for all schoolkids and students to come up with solutions to accellerate the transition to renewable energy in Zeeland. In addition, YESC has developed a set of teaching materials for high school teachers, a musical song and reading materials for primary school kids. The Young Energy Society Challenge (YESC) aims at bringing Zeelands' youth up to speed with the energy transition. It has launched a competition for all schoolkids and students to come up with solutions to accellerate the transition to renewable energy in Zeeland. In addition, YESC has developed a set of teaching materials for high school teachers, a musical song and reading materials for primary school kids.



Organisatie voor Duurzame Energie (ODE Decentraal)

• Utrecht Area, Netherlands

• Board Member

  • Oct 2012 - Aug 2019

  The Association Organisation for Renewable Energy, founded in 1979, is the largest association of (small & renewable!) energy producers in the Netherlands, as well as the largest association of buyers and users of wind & solar installations. Importantly, it is playing a key role in the energy transition representing energy cooperatives and private consumers at the national klimaat akkoord negotiations. The association is cooperating closely with Hier!Opgewekt, REScoop NL, suppliers of… Show more The Association Organisation for Renewable Energy, founded in 1979, is the largest association of (small & renewable!) energy producers in the Netherlands, as well as the largest association of buyers and users of wind & solar installations. Importantly, it is playing a key role in the energy transition representing energy cooperatives and private consumers at the national klimaat akkoord negotiations. The association is cooperating closely with Hier!Opgewekt, REScoop NL, suppliers of renewable energy equipment. It is organising bi-annual conferences on the energy transition and has a magazine called BODE. Show less The Association Organisation for Renewable Energy, founded in 1979, is the largest association of (small & renewable!) energy producers in the Netherlands, as well as the largest association of buyers and users of wind & solar installations. Importantly, it is playing a key role in the energy transition representing energy cooperatives and private consumers at the national klimaat akkoord negotiations. The association is cooperating closely with Hier!Opgewekt, REScoop NL, suppliers of… Show more The Association Organisation for Renewable Energy, founded in 1979, is the largest association of (small & renewable!) energy producers in the Netherlands, as well as the largest association of buyers and users of wind & solar installations. Importantly, it is playing a key role in the energy transition representing energy cooperatives and private consumers at the national klimaat akkoord negotiations. The association is cooperating closely with Hier!Opgewekt, REScoop NL, suppliers of renewable energy equipment. It is organising bi-annual conferences on the energy transition and has a magazine called BODE. Show less



SWYCS IoT- See What You Can Save

• The Hague Area, Netherlands

• Director Business Development

  • Oct 2015 - Mar 2016

  SWYCS provides innovative B2B solutions for IoT (Internet of Things) aimed at energy management, productivity increase and process optimisation. As the number of smart devices grows rapidly, the Internet of Things is starting to make life easier for all of us. SWYCS helps to connect those devices and unlock their full potential by offering a cloud based dashboard supported by hardware on site. SWYCS provides a dashboard for monitoring electricity, gas, water, temperatures, CO2… Show more SWYCS provides innovative B2B solutions for IoT (Internet of Things) aimed at energy management, productivity increase and process optimisation. As the number of smart devices grows rapidly, the Internet of Things is starting to make life easier for all of us. SWYCS helps to connect those devices and unlock their full potential by offering a cloud based dashboard supported by hardware on site. SWYCS provides a dashboard for monitoring electricity, gas, water, temperatures, CO2 and everything you can measure with smart sensors. In buildings, SWYCS allows you to monitor and control lighting, heating and cooling systems in a simple way, to set alerts and to create rules (if temperature above X degrees, increase ventilation and lower sun screens), etc. SWYCS can be used for generating invoices and export data to SAP or ERP systems. Key markets for SWYCS are healthcare (hospitals and homes for the elderly), municipal buildings and schools, hospitality, commercial complexes, etc. SWYCS: See What You Can Save Show less SWYCS provides innovative B2B solutions for IoT (Internet of Things) aimed at energy management, productivity increase and process optimisation. As the number of smart devices grows rapidly, the Internet of Things is starting to make life easier for all of us. SWYCS helps to connect those devices and unlock their full potential by offering a cloud based dashboard supported by hardware on site. SWYCS provides a dashboard for monitoring electricity, gas, water, temperatures, CO2… Show more SWYCS provides innovative B2B solutions for IoT (Internet of Things) aimed at energy management, productivity increase and process optimisation. As the number of smart devices grows rapidly, the Internet of Things is starting to make life easier for all of us. SWYCS helps to connect those devices and unlock their full potential by offering a cloud based dashboard supported by hardware on site. SWYCS provides a dashboard for monitoring electricity, gas, water, temperatures, CO2 and everything you can measure with smart sensors. In buildings, SWYCS allows you to monitor and control lighting, heating and cooling systems in a simple way, to set alerts and to create rules (if temperature above X degrees, increase ventilation and lower sun screens), etc. SWYCS can be used for generating invoices and export data to SAP or ERP systems. Key markets for SWYCS are healthcare (hospitals and homes for the elderly), municipal buildings and schools, hospitality, commercial complexes, etc. SWYCS: See What You Can Save Show less



Atkins

• United Kingdom
• Engineering Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Key Expert Rural Electrification at the European Commission

  • Jan 2014 - Aug 2014

  Key Expert Rural Electrification on the Technical Assistance Facility of the SE4All (sustainable energy for all) program of the European Commission. Geographical area: Eastern and Southern Africa. Key Expert Rural Electrification on the Technical Assistance Facility of the SE4All (sustainable energy for all) program of the European Commission. Geographical area: Eastern and Southern Africa.



Ecofys

• Netherlands
• Renewable Energy Semiconductor Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Senior consultant Energy in Buildings

  • Aug 2002 - Mar 2008

  Projects related to Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency (selection): - Thorough feasibility study for a compact fluorescent lamp (CFLs) campaign in The Gambia. - Scenario study for the province of Zeeland (NL) to become CO2 neutral in 2050. - Energy Efficiency Campaign targeting low income households in Zeeland, NL, implementation in >3,500 households. - Field test of all types of compact fluorescent lamps available on the Gambian market, developing procedure and… Show more Projects related to Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency (selection): - Thorough feasibility study for a compact fluorescent lamp (CFLs) campaign in The Gambia. - Scenario study for the province of Zeeland (NL) to become CO2 neutral in 2050. - Energy Efficiency Campaign targeting low income households in Zeeland, NL, implementation in >3,500 households. - Field test of all types of compact fluorescent lamps available on the Gambian market, developing procedure and implementing tests at 9 locations in The Gambia. - Feasibility study for energy saving measures in a large commercial complex and office tower, Johannesburg, South Africa.

• Senior consultant International Projects

  • Jan 1998 - Aug 2002

  At Ecofys International Projects (EIP), Jeroen managed and contributed to the following projects (selection): - Evaluation of solar, diesel and grid-based battery charging activities in Brazil, Kenya and Morocco. - Capacity building, development of company procedures at a solar company in The Gambia. Preparation of pilot with credit facility for the distribution of PV systems in 8 villages. - Development of solar energy training materials for rural electrification.

• Consultant Stand-Alone PV solar systems

  • Jun 1995 - Dec 1997

  -Responsible for EU (Thermie program) demonstration project for solar energy in boats in the Netherlands, Germany and Ireland. Facilitator of technological cooperation between suppliers, solar boat builders, universities and research institutes. -Responsible for EU (Thermie program) demonstration project for agricultural purposes (pumps, remote farms, etc) in Spain, Germany, Finland and the Netherlands. Involved in policy debate about market introduction of PV solar energy. Contributing to… Show more -Responsible for EU (Thermie program) demonstration project for solar energy in boats in the Netherlands, Germany and Ireland. Facilitator of technological cooperation between suppliers, solar boat builders, universities and research institutes. -Responsible for EU (Thermie program) demonstration project for agricultural purposes (pumps, remote farms, etc) in Spain, Germany, Finland and the Netherlands. Involved in policy debate about market introduction of PV solar energy. Contributing to the national energy policy debate.



MED-ENEC

• Tunis/Beirut/Utrecht

• Key Expert Business Development: Energy in Buildings

  • Jan 2006 - Dec 2007

  The objective of the award winning MED-ENEC project was to promote energy efficiency and solar energy in buildings in the MENA countries. During the 4 year project, which was funded by the EU, 10 pilot projects (energy efficient buildings) were selected through a competition and they were realised, one in each country (Morocco, Algeria Tunisia, Egypt, Israel, Jordan, Palestine, Lebanon, Syria and Turkey). During the preparation and realization of these pilot projects, a series of… Show more The objective of the award winning MED-ENEC project was to promote energy efficiency and solar energy in buildings in the MENA countries. During the 4 year project, which was funded by the EU, 10 pilot projects (energy efficient buildings) were selected through a competition and they were realised, one in each country (Morocco, Algeria Tunisia, Egypt, Israel, Jordan, Palestine, Lebanon, Syria and Turkey). During the preparation and realization of these pilot projects, a series of regional workshops and conferences were organized to promote energy policy reform, promote links between businesses and policymakers and to train architects and construction firms on the use of energy efficient building design. As key expert on business development, Jeroen, as senior consultant with Ecofys, was responsible for the organization of the regional workshops, fairs and exhibits, capacity building activities, market studies and development of training materials and tools. He is also co-architect of the Palmyra Declaration on Energy Efficiency and Solar Energy in buildings in Jordan, Palestine, Lebanon, Syria and Turkey. Show less The objective of the award winning MED-ENEC project was to promote energy efficiency and solar energy in buildings in the MENA countries. During the 4 year project, which was funded by the EU, 10 pilot projects (energy efficient buildings) were selected through a competition and they were realised, one in each country (Morocco, Algeria Tunisia, Egypt, Israel, Jordan, Palestine, Lebanon, Syria and Turkey). During the preparation and realization of these pilot projects, a series of… Show more The objective of the award winning MED-ENEC project was to promote energy efficiency and solar energy in buildings in the MENA countries. During the 4 year project, which was funded by the EU, 10 pilot projects (energy efficient buildings) were selected through a competition and they were realised, one in each country (Morocco, Algeria Tunisia, Egypt, Israel, Jordan, Palestine, Lebanon, Syria and Turkey). During the preparation and realization of these pilot projects, a series of regional workshops and conferences were organized to promote energy policy reform, promote links between businesses and policymakers and to train architects and construction firms on the use of energy efficient building design. As key expert on business development, Jeroen, as senior consultant with Ecofys, was responsible for the organization of the regional workshops, fairs and exhibits, capacity building activities, market studies and development of training materials and tools. He is also co-architect of the Palmyra Declaration on Energy Efficiency and Solar Energy in buildings in Jordan, Palestine, Lebanon, Syria and Turkey. Show less



United Nations Development Program (UNDP)

• New York, USA

• Research Assistant

  • Mar 1999 - Aug 1999

  Finesse program: - Assessing, improving and financing business plans in the field of renewable energy from the SADC (Southern Africa) region. - Renewable national energy sector policy development activities. - Responsible for international bidding for the procurement of solar energy equipment funded by UNDP. Finesse program: - Assessing, improving and financing business plans in the field of renewable energy from the SADC (Southern Africa) region. - Renewable national energy sector policy development activities. - Responsible for international bidding for the procurement of solar energy equipment funded by UNDP.



ECN

• Netherlands
• Research Services
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Researcher

  • Dec 1994 - Jun 1995

  Research into stand-alone PV systems at the National Energy Research Centre (ECN) in The Netherlands. Sizing of solar PV systems. Industrial co-operation. Research into stand-alone PV systems at the National Energy Research Centre (ECN) in The Netherlands. Sizing of solar PV systems. Industrial co-operation.



freelance

• Energy research in Iceland

  • Oct 1994 - Dec 1994

  Research into application of Geothermal and Hydropower in Iceland. The research was done with a scholarship of the Peter Kirk memorial fund. Research into application of Geothermal and Hydropower in Iceland. The research was done with a scholarship of the Peter Kirk memorial fund.