Ceciel Nieuwenhout

Dr. Ceciel Nieuwenhout is an Assistant Professor in Energy Law at the University of Groningen's Faculty of Law, specializing in the legal aspects of energy transition and offshore energy systems. She holds a PhD (2020) and multiple LLM degrees from Groningen and the College of Europe (Bruges), focusing on European Law and Energy & Climate Law.

Her research centers on energy law challenges in the built environment (e.g., positive energy districts) and offshore HVDC networks, particularly through Horizon2020 projects like POCITYF and PROMOTioN. She examines legal frameworks for offshore grids, renewable energy integration, and competition law implications in energy infrastructure.

Key contributions include analyses of North Sea offshore grid governance, multi-vendor HVDC systems, and legal barriers to floating wind energy. She also explores state aid law applications in energy sectors and EU regulatory policies supporting energy transition.

Additional roles include serving as a city council member for GroenLinks in Groningen and editorial board member of 'De Helling' journal. Her work bridges legal scholarship with practical energy policy challenges, emphasizing sustainable development and regulatory innovation.