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

Energy-related data can help activate demand flexibility, but data availability alone does not guarantee an effective or socially just energy transition.

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

Etch at FTI Festival

20 October - 7 November 2026 | Nekkerhal, Mechelen

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