Solar Energy – a roof packed with energy
Solar pannels supply energy to KWR
What do we see here?
In February 2016 KWR equipped the building of its knowledge institute with solar panels for the supply of sustainable energy. Its flat roof is perfectly suited to the task. The 306 monocrystalline panels, each with a capacity of 290 Wp, were installed over a surface of 3,200 m2. A live dashboard shows the production in real time. The panels face south and thus receive maximum direct sunlight.
What's this pilot for?
Sustainability is a high priority for KWR in its work for the water sector. With these solar panels we also want to contribute in our own activities to a future-proof environment. But there’s more. Besides the solar panels, the KWR building is also equipped with other sustainability solutions, ensuring that our work environment is up-to-date with smart solutions. We apply water-conservation measures and our building’s wastewater discharge into the sewers is much lower than it would be in a comparable building without the sustainability measures. The solar panels on the roof fit in with a series of energy-saving measures implemented in the building: a solar water heater, LED lighting, energy-efficient equipment, and aquifer thermal energy storage for floor heating and cooling. With an average annual production of 86 MWh, the solar panels meet the lighting needs of all of the building’s ground floor. They also supply the current for the general electrical outlets.
Who is behind this?
The installation of the solar panels is an initiative of KWR itself. The solar panels are managed and maintained by Lomans Amersfoort B.V.
