Eekerpolder Solar Park

Both municipalities are part of the Groningen Regional Energy Strategy (RES), which aims to generate at least 5.7 TWh of renewable energy by 2030.

The location of the solar farm

Zonnepark Eekerpolder is located south of the A7 and east of the N33. Approximately between Scheemda and Zuidbroek lies the Eekerpolder, which means that it is partly located in both the municipality of Midden-Groningen and the municipality of Oldambt. The part in the municipality of Midden-Groningen has already been licensed.

The total area of the solar farm is about 160 hectares. Of this, 90 hectares are located in Oldambt. Through intensive and beautiful cooperation with Coöperatie Eekerpolder, we are well on our way to realizing a beautiful, supported solar farm.

How can residents participate?

In the run-up to the development of the solar park, Novar entered into a partnership with Coöperatie Eekerpolder. The emphasis here was on a fruitful collaboration in which the landscape incorporation process, the creation of support and contact with various stakeholders were taken up together. More information can be found on the website of Coöperatie Eekerpolder.

What added value will the solar farm bring?

In addition to the Eekerpolder Cooperative, there have been many discussions with landscape architects and local government agencies. Together with them, Novar decided that 25% to 30% of the plan area will be used for landscaping the park. This will mainly emphasize widening watercourses, the additional planting of the edges of the solar park, and the creation of nature around the park. In addition to stopping places with picnic benches, an observation tower will be installed from which passersby can look out over the landscape.