Floating solar Hasselt (Overijssel)
Solinoor is in the final stages of construction of a 2-hectare floating solar park on a sand extraction lake in Overijssel, developed in collaboration with Terrazande Zandexploitatie Zwolle BV. The system is designed to operate without a grid connection and is fully tailored to the energy demand of the sand mining operations, ensuring that locally generated renewable energy is also consumed locally.
With nearly 6,500 solar panels, this project marks a major step toward more sustainable sand extraction. Commissioning will follow shortly.
Project overview
Hasselt, Overijssel
Impact
As the floating solar park is dimensioned for the sand extraction's own consumption and not aimed at maximum use of space on the location, the solar park only covers 5% of the total water surface. Due to the relatively small size of the floating solar park compared to the total body of water, the impact of the floating solar park on the environment is limited.
Although the impact on the environment is minimal, this does make a significant difference in making sand extraction more sustainable. This floating solar park can provide almost 45% of the total annual energy consumption with green energy.
Community engagement
Together with the sand extractor, we held discussions and organised an introductory evening to discuss the development of the floating solar park with local residents and stakeholders. There is understanding for the need to become more sustainable and appreciation that this is done with multifunctional use of space on the sand extraction lake. A point of attention is an arrangement of panels low on the water surface so that reflection and glare are prevented as much as possible. By taking a low installation into account when designing the floating solar park, the impact from the appearance of the floating solar park is limited as much as possible.
Solid system
There are many challenging components that need to be addressed for the realisation of the floating solar park. Due to the large open area, the floating system must be able to withstand the natural conditions such as strong winds and waves that act on the system. In addition, it is placed on an active sand extraction site, which means that the deepening of the pool must be taken into account for mooring lines and anchoring. By using a solid floating system, Solinoor is working on a solution that meets the challenges of this project.
Floating solar park features
- Contribution to sustainability goals of the municipality and the region (RES).
- Fitting within the policy of the municipality and other authorities.
- Local customers of the generated energy, thus making local companies more sustainable.
Key figures
- Total area of solar park: approximately 2 hectares (5% of total water area).
- Number of solar panels: approximately 6,500.
- Electrical power: approximately 4.0 MWp.
- Generation of sustainable energy: approximately 4,000,000 kWh/year.
- Sustainability: 40% of annual energy consumption from green energy.
- Objective: Local generation and local use for sand extraction.
Project phase & milestones
The park in pictures
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