Floating solar Zonnewaal Ochten

The location

Near the village of Ochten on a former sand extraction pond in the Gouverneurspolder along the Waal, the floating solar park will be built. The solar park will cover no more than 40% of the water surface.

View

The solar park is integrated into the landscape as well as possible. The panels are low on the water and blend in with the water surface in terms of colour and reflection of the sky. By putting the different situations into perspective, a better picture can be formed of what a floating solar park on the Gouverneurspolder will look like.

Added value creation

This project implements various ways to create value for the environment and its surroundings. For example, bio huts are placed under the solar island. These metal frameworks filled with wood and shells are located under the floating platform and offer an additional habitat and breeding ground for underwater life.

Regional Energy Strategy (RES)

The project contributes to the RES goals of the municipality of Neder-Betuwe and the region FruitDelta Rivierenland. An article about the solar island has appeared in the newsletter of the National Program RES.

Energy hub

The solar island will supply energy to companies in the area that consume a lot of energy. This prevents the electricity grid from being overloaded and enables companies to become more sustainable. Step by step, various projects for generating sustainable energy and various consumers will be connected to each other. This will create an Energy hub.

Participate in the project

Through the participation process, we want to offer everyone the opportunity to contribute to the development of the area related to the floating solar park. By organising area tables, drop-in evenings and sending newsletters, we try to closely involve the local communities in this project. In this way, an attempt is made to realise a project in which the interests of local residents, municipalities and local entrepreneurs are safeguarded as much as possible.