Breaking barriers to underground energy transmission

Research

Research in the field of future-proofing electricity networks

Training

Educational portfolio on HVDC and underground cables

Lab infrastructure

350 m2 simulation center 

Industrial Ecosystem

Ecosystem for knowledge and technology transfer to industry

FlexIQ Workshop 2026: Data, Flexibility and a Socially Just Energy Transition

19 November 2026, 9.30-17h

Etch opens new simulation lab for the electricity grids of the future

Etch at FTI Festival

20 October - 7 November 2026 | Nekkerhal, Mechelen

With the support of: