Bart Klootwijk

Wind Energy Researcher at TNO

The Hague, South Holland, Netherlands

About

Wind enthusiast, eager to be part of the energy transition and contribute to a sustainable future

Experience

  • Wind Energy Researcher at TNO
    Jan 2024 - Present · 2 yrs 7 mos

    Focus on system integration of wind energy, and optimal dispatch of hybrid power plants

  • Graduate Intern at TNO
    Nov 2022 - Oct 2023 · 1 yr

    I carried out my MSc thesis at the wind energy department of TNO, where I have developed a software tool for design, analysis and optimisation of floating offshore wind substructures, using higher-fidelity analysis tools.

  • Flight Operations and Software Intern at Kitepower
    Apr 2022 - Jul 2022 · 4 mos

    Kitepower is a leading start-up in Airborne Wind Energy (AWE), developing high-tech and innovative alternatives to existing wind turbines. By replacing rigid constructions with smart controls and lightweight wings, Kitepower has achieved to produce cost-efficient and clean electricity. As part of the Flight Operations and Software (FLOS) team, I improved the simulation quality by implementing a dynamic model for a pumping kite power system within the existing simulation framework.

  • Production Engineer at E.A.Z. Wind
    Dec 2020 - Mar 2022 · 1 yr 4 mos

    E.A.Z. Wind is a young, innovative company that designs, manufactures and installs elegant small wind turbines to power the countryside. My role as part-time engineer in the company was mainly focused on production, which has allowed me to gain important practical experience. Tasks include: • Redesign of a production tool for placing permanent magnets on the rotor (improving production process) • Redesign of a mold used for manufacturing of the stator (improving end product) • Revision of production manuals • Various applied research projects, such as friction analysis of bolts, or properties of blade coating

  • S.W.V. Plankenkoorts (3 yrs)
    • Financial Control Committee
      Sep 2019 - Aug 2021 · 2 yrs

      Plankenkoorts is a windsurfing-oriented student association with 700+ members. The Financial Control Committee supports and controls the current treasurer.

    • Treasurer, then joined Advisory Board
      Sep 2018 - Aug 2021 · 3 yrs

      Responsible for budget, accounting, direct debits and steering various committees of S.W.V. Plankenkoorts, a windsurfing-oriented student association with 700+ members. After the year in the board, I joined the Advisory Board.