STICHTING NEW ENERGY COALITION

Their core work

New Energy Coalition is a Groningen-based energy transition organization that bridges innovation support with large-scale demonstration of clean energy systems in the Northern Netherlands. They operate as a regional innovation hub — coaching SMEs on energy innovation, coordinating hydrogen valley deployment, and contributing to positive energy district projects across Europe. Their strength lies in translating regional energy transition ambitions (particularly around hydrogen and renewables) into concrete, replicable demonstration frameworks within EU-funded consortia.

What they specialise in

How they've shifted over time

Between 2015 and 2019, New Energy Coalition focused heavily on SME innovation coaching through the Enterprise Europe Network, helping small companies access H2020 instruments, alongside early energy system projects (smart grids, power-to-gas, island energy). From 2019 onward, their portfolio shifted decisively toward large-scale energy transition demonstration: hydrogen valleys, positive energy districts, island decarbonization, and industrial CO2 capture. This evolution reflects a move from supporting others' innovation to directly driving regional energy system transformation.

Moving toward large-scale hydrogen ecosystem coordination and industrial decarbonization — expect future work in green hydrogen infrastructure, sector coupling, and CCUS at cluster level.

How they like to work

Primarily an active partner (11 of 12 projects), stepping into coordination for HEAVENN — their flagship hydrogen valley project. They operate in large consortia (242 unique partners across 26 countries), indicating a hub-like network position rather than repeated partnerships with the same organizations. Their EEN background means they are well-connected to SME ecosystems across Northern Europe, making them a good entry point into Dutch and regional innovation networks.

Extensive European network spanning 242 unique consortium partners across 26 countries, built through a mix of large Innovation Actions and SME support activities. Strong regional anchoring in Northern Netherlands with broad connections to smart city and hydrogen projects across Southern and Western Europe.

What sets them apart

New Energy Coalition occupies a rare position as both a regional energy transition driver and an EU-wide consortium partner. Their combination of hands-on SME coaching experience with large-scale hydrogen and positive energy district deployment means they can bridge the gap between local implementation needs and EU-level ambitions. For consortium builders, they bring the Northern Netherlands hydrogen ecosystem — one of Europe's most advanced hydrogen valleys — as a living testbed.

Highlights from their portfolio

• HEAVENN
  Their only coordinator role — deploying the Northern Netherlands Hydrogen Valley with full sector coupling across industry, transport, and renewable energy.
• POCITYF
  Largest single grant (EUR 857K) focused on positive energy city transformation integrating cultural heritage with energy efficiency.
• ConsenCUS
  Second-largest funding (EUR 771K) and a strategic expansion into industrial CO2 capture for cement and refinery clusters — signals new direction.