Oceans of Energy

Allard has 25 years experience with permanently moored offshore systems and new technologies for offshore applications. Allard is Engineer of the Year 2015 and is the inventor of the OOE offshore solar farm system.

Rene has a background in business economics and over 25 years of experience with Finance, Control, M&A and business automation. Earlier, Rene had consultancy roles at Arthur Andersen and Finext and CFO roles at SunConnex and ACT Commodities.

Johnny graduated in Energy Science (Utrecht University) and Business Administration (University of Amsterdam) and was previously active at Cleantech Venture Capitalist Yellow&Blue. He is responsible for the planning, implementation, managing and running of all the finance activities.

Erik is a graduate Mechanical Engineer, focusing on the upscaling of the production for the future.

Anton has +40 years’ experience in permanent mooring systems and is specialized in project- and construction management. He worked at Bluewater, Niron Staal, SBM and Boskalis.

Xander (Msc Mining and Petroleum engineering) has over 25 years’ experience in data acquisition and service delivery within the energy sector. With a hands on mentality and a strong safety awareness he will be focusing on the offshore inspections and maintenance.

Evelyn holds a BSc in Business Administration (Accounting) with over 15 years work experience. She has worked previously as an Accounts Clerk (KNUST-Ghana), Accountant and Financial Advisor (Stichting TAHMO, Netherlands) and Finance Officer (RCCG,Netherlands).

Miguel got a MSc in Structural and Civil Engineering at AAU, Denmark. He has experience in Numerical Modelling and experimental tests of Offshore Floating Structures. His role is focused on the hydrodynamic and structural analysis of the floating solar platform.

Sander is a Jack of all trades with a keen eye for efficiency. He is upbeat and passionate about doing his part to create a sustainable world.

Rémi graduated from Chalmers University of Technology with an MSc in Naval Architecture and from INP ENSEEIHT Toulouse with an MSc in Fluid Mechanics. He has experience in fatigue life analysis of dynamic power cables for WEC. His work within the company focuses on the structural and fatigue life analysis of the platforms.

Azret holds a BSc in Geography from University of St Andrews and is currently MSc student in Marine Sciences at Universiteit Utrecht. He has previously worked for NIOZ and for his graduation thesis he is investigating the effects of our systems on phytoplankton in the water column.

Joep is a master student in Mechanical Engineering at the University of Twente and has a passion for technology and renewable energy. His internship will focus on hydrodynamic and structural engineering.

Brigitte (PhD, Marine Geology, University of Miami) has more than 15 years experience in the corporate, non-profit, consulting and academic world focusing on marine & environmental research.

Pauline holds a BSc in Marine Science (University of Queensland) and an MSc in Marine Resource Management (Wageningen University). She has experience in ecological research in the North Sea and is an experienced diver and sailor.

Maarten has a background in Mechanical Engineering obtained at the University of Twente. During his studies he was a team member of Solar Team Twente.

Ariane holds an MA degree in Communications and Information Sciences from the University of Groningen and has vast experience in press relations in the technology and renewable energy sectors.

Laura has a background in sustainable energy engineering. She graduated from the Polytechnic University of Catalonia (BSc) and Denmark’s Technical University (MSc).

Marco (Naval Architecture, TU Delft) has over 10 years of experience in Project Engineering and Project Management in Offshore Contracting and Heavy Lift Shipping. He has an open, positive and energetic approach to accelerate our upscale projects.

At OOE I am part of the Offshore Monitoring and Maintenance team as offshore service technician. My specialization is sailing at sea. Besides OOE I am often at sea with my sailing school ‘Zeehelden’ and for fun with a surfboard ?

Arpine has a degree in economics and with her experience as a secretary in a bank, she is the office assistant and makes sure everything in the administration and around the office runs smoothly.

Jelte (BSc Marine Technology, MSc Mechanical Engineering) is a system engineer with experience in naval system integration, industrial automation and software engineering. He focusses on the monitoring infrastructure of the floating solar platform.

My job as a windsurfing instructor sparked my love for everything on the water, therefore I feel right at home at OOE. For my undergraduate thesis Industrial Engineering I’ll focus on the development of the logistical process.

Ronan holds a BSc in Mechanical Engineering (University College Dublin), and is pursuing a MSc in Aerospace Engineering at TU Delft with a specialization in materials. He is researching & developing a coating solution best applicable for offshore floating solar.

Leon has been in offshore business for more than 25 years and held positions from hydrodynamic engineer to CEO. He has a passion for waves and a broad experience in general management, project execution, operations, commercial, contracting, financing of large offshore energy infrastructure projects.

Fabian has a background in Civil Engineering and graduated for his MSc in Offshore Engineering and Structural Dynamics at the TU Delft, focusing specifically on numerical modelling of Offshore Floating Solar Modules.

Danielle got a BSc from Amsterdam University College with a major in Computer Science and Mathematics, and a MSc Engineering & Policy Analysis from the TU Delft. During her studies, she was part of the TU Delft Solar Boat Team.

Mo has a background in Electrical Engineering and Sustainable Energy Technology, and graduated on the grid integration of large scale offshore floating solar.

Quentin is a hydraulic engineer from Delft with a strong passion for renewbles and entrepreneurship. His main responsibilities are the planning and execution of offshore installations.

Michael Blokland (Msc civil engineering TU Delft). Michael has over 20 years of experience in project controls in infrastructure, construction, real estate and industry projects.

Energetic construction member, passionate to support sustainable ideas.

Frans has a background in sailing and environmental field methods. He is currently completing his masters in Industrial Ecology at Leiden University.

Álvaro holds a BSc in Mechanical Engineering (University of Twente) and is carrying out his Sustainable Energy Technology master thesis focusing on PV performance (TUDelft). He has a passion for sustainability and was part of Energy for Refugees and GreenTU.