The Flemish Institution for Technological Research, is the largest technological research centre in the Flanders region of Belgium. VITO incorporates seven expertise centres including “Energy Technology” and “Integral Environmental studies” with a total of around 500 employees.

It has a large reputation concerning RES technologies and governmental studies on renewable energy. It is the institution in Belgium to turn to for data collection and data analysis on the field of renewable energy. As it is renowned for its knowledge and experience it has a strong bond both with governmental institutions as with industrial partners. It is involved in several European networks for research and information dissemination (OPET, IEA…).

VITO has been taking part in a number of European projects. It has a strong drive for international cooperation and has proven a reliable partner. Amongst others it plays an active role in the Biomass Partnerships project (EIE/095/S07.38583). Within this project focused on renewable heating, best practice examples are gathered and a best practice brochure will be printed. VITO is coordinator and active participant in the Clean Technologies for Industries and Transport project within the Asia Pro Eco Program. It will collect and analyse data concerning biomass availability in Asean and provide an overview of novel renewable technologies for industries and transport in Asean.

The Energy Technology Centre of Expertise is ISO 9001:2000 certified.