The energy sector plays a pivotal role in shaping modern societies, with a growing focus on sustainability and environmental accountability. As consumers take an active role in energy choices, energy origin tracking has become crucial to ensure transparency and trust in renewable energy systems. This approach addresses challenges in compliance, efficiency, and sustainability by enabling traceability of energy sources. The sector continues to innovate, integrating renewable energy sources and fostering interconnections among energy carriers. Enunda, led by visionary founder Katrien Verwimp, specializes in energy origin tracking systems, collaborating globally to support the energy transition and enhance sustainability efforts.
Katrien Verwimp is a recognized leader in energy origin tracking, best known for her role as strategy coordinator of the European Association of Issuing Bodies. She helps standardize and future-proof guarantees of origin for electricity, gas, and hydrogen, enabling efficient cross-border operations. Katrien has led key projects, including the CEN EN16325 extension and the EnergyTag standard for sub-hourly electricity certificates. As the Managing Founder of Enunda, she drives innovative energy tracking frameworks and collaborates with global stakeholders. Enunda has supported legislation and gap analysis for energy certification systems in Georgia, Turkey, and Taiwan, and works with the European Commission on system standardization.
Katrien Verwimp advises aspiring leaders in renewable energy regulation to be authentic by understanding their intrinsic drivers and aligning their mission with their values. At Enunda, the focus is on education, quality assurance, and designing impactful energy origin tracking systems to support the energy transition. By addressing gaps in knowledge and trust, Enunda enhances the reliability of energy tracking frameworks. Katrien emphasizes the importance of reflecting on collective progress, noting that the dedication of Enunda’s global network of partners and clients continues to drive the energy transition, empowering consumers and advancing sustainability efforts worldwide.
Recognized by Women World’s Magazine as 10 Pioneering Women Leaders Shaping the Future of Green Hydrogen, 2024 Katrien Verwimp and organizations like Enunda play a crucial role in shaping the future of energy, fostering global collaboration and creating reliable systems for energy certification.
