On the flow fields that used to be part of the wastewater treatment plant Hollandia, Novar built a solar farm.
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Novar started the realization of solar farm Vloeivelden Hollandia in 2017 together with Avitec infra & milieu and Royal Avebe. The farm has been realized on the old flow fields of the waste water treatment plant Hollandia. In May 2021 the farm has been officially opened by His Majesty King Willem-Alexander.
The solar farm is located in the municipality of Borger-Odoorn. This municipality falls under the Drenthe Regional Energy Strategy. This region aims to jointly generate 3.45 Terawatt-hours by 2030 with solar farms, solar roofs and wind turbines. The plans are first tested on several aspects such as archeology, cultural history, ecology and landscape, but also on support and financial and social participation. Novar's project met the requirements and therefore fit within the vision of this region.
Our process
Design
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In use
The solar farm has been supplying power to the grid since February 2021.
Avebe flow fields
The flow fields between Eerste Exloërmond and Zuiderdiep in Nieuw-Buinen used to be part of the wastewater treatment plant Hollandia. This factory was in operation until 1977 and was demolished in the early 1990s. Since then, the flow fields have been owned by Avebe.
The solar field which has been realized at this location acts as a strategic buffer for the treatment plant.
How does this solar farm contribute to the energy transition?
This solar farm is about 80 hectares in size and consists of almost 300,000 solar panels. Per year, about 115 MWp will be generated, providing almost 35,000 households with sustainable electricity.
In this way, solar farm Vloeivelden Hollandia contributes to achieving the climate goals of RES region Drenthe.
Water buffer with multiple use of space
The space under the solar farm remains usable by Avebe as a water buffer. At times when it is not needed, grass can grow there and grazing by sheep, for example, can take place. In this way, the subsoil is put to multiple use and there is no need for machine mowing or chemical pesticides to suppress undesirable plant growth.
In addition, the tare soil left over from Avebe's production process is incorporated into a landscaped earth wall around the solar farm. As a result, the solar farm is completely out of sight from the surrounding area.
"Wishes from the surrounding area for a landscaping of the solar farm and wishes from Avebe for permanent use of the plots and a sustainable solution for the tare soil have been brought together in this project."
Last edited February 14, 2024
