'A meaningful way to make a difference'

'During my Master’s in Finance at the University of Groningen, I discovered that I wanted to apply my knowledge and skills in a field with greater societal meaning and impact. I took a course on energy markets, and that’s where my interest in the energy sector grew. From that moment on, it became clear that I needed to explore this topic further.

In my search for a new direction, I discovered the Master Sustainable Energy System Management (SESyM) at Hanze University of Applied Sciences in Groningen. The diverse nature of the courses, the European collaboration via Eurec, the opportunity to study abroad, and my background in economics made this master a logical choice.

Looking back, it was one of the best decisions I could have made. The energy sector is a diverse field with countless exciting projects. For me, it made sense to continue learning, and I started immediately as a junior researcher after my graduation internship.

My graduation research focused on reintroducing subsidies for offshore wind projects in the Netherlands through Contracts for Difference (CfDs). Since 2017, the Netherlands had no subsidies for offshore wind, but rapid development was necessary to meet climate targets. My research showed that reintroducing subsidies could help ease financing challenges and encourage collaboration between government and market parties.

I am now a Junior Researcher in Economic Aspects of the Energy Transition at Entrance, working on projects ranging from Dutch energy markets and policy developments to industrial flexibility and financial models for district heating systems.

During my master’s, I gained the knowledge and skills that I now apply daily. The most important lesson I learnt was the value of collaboration and the importance of joint effort to accelerate the energy transition.

If you want to contribute to the energy transition, this is a fantastic start. Taking steps in this direction is a meaningful way to truly make a difference.'

'A meaningful way to make a difference'

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