Innovation Hub Temse
On our Innovation Hub in Temse, we test new technologies to accelerate the energy transition.
Demonstrating the future of energy management in Temse
To improve our understanding of community energy systems (CES), Cordeel has turned its headquarters in Temse into an operational site to showcase a CES:
- 2 MWp of rooftop ePV
- 1,5 MWh of battery storage (400 kWh stationary, 1100 kWh mobile battery storage)
- A hydrogen electrolyser to fuel Cordeel’s fleet of hydrogen fuel cell vehicles
- EV charging hub to charge Cordeel’s electric vehicle fleet
- Planned closed-loop pumped hydro storage through licensed energy hill concept
Whilst these results have a positive effect on the energy transition, they also generate a cost advantage for Cordeel and a reduction in dependence on the external energy markets.
Energy hill pilot project
Construction has been underway at our Innovation Hub in Temse since June 2022. The hill is growing daily and is expected to be completed in 2025.
Some key facts on the hill in Temse:
- Difference in height: 21m
- Capacity: 3,000 m³ of water / 0.17 MWh
- Turbine power of 170 kW
- 85 MWh annual capacity
In May 2025 we received the permit for our second energy hill project, located in Zutendaal. It will have a capacity of 1 MWh and will be build from 850.000 ton of non-contaminated soil.
Setting up a hydrogen supply chain
C-energy and Cordeel have set up a hydrogen supply chain in Temse, starting from local renewable power (PV), electrolysis, hydrogen storage and hydrogen compression in a refuelling station.
We use the implementation of this supply chain as test case to learn about a technology that will potentially have a big impact on the energy transition. This will help us crafting our business proposals for the future, as we are convinced that hydrogen is not a one-size-fits-all solution, but in need of very specific needs to have the intended effect.
Showroom
In our showroom in Temse visitors can experience our innovative products and solutions.
We regularly host events as well as customer meetings here.
Via four huge screens and the exhibited products, we explain how Cordeel Group can support our customers in realising their future-proof projects.
