cRRescendo Site Almere
Almere is a young municipality. Its first house was completed only in 1976. It is sited on the reclaimed territory of Flevoland.
The Almere districts of Noorderplassen West and Columbuskwartier were thus obvious candidates for actions under the CONCERTO project. In these areas, 2,000 eco-homes are being built, along with commercial and public buildings. Specific innovations with these developments include the integration of renewable energy sources and the application of energy efficiency measures in city planning, area development, public tendering, architecture and building.
Noorderplasssen-West
Noorderplassen-West is the energy-rich district of Almere. A district brimming with energy. The sun's energy plays a main role. A solar island with solar collectors supplies warm water to nearly 3,000 homes. And schools and buildings will be equipped with solar panels. The district has approx. 550 solar homes and 600 low-energy homes. Besides the focus on solar energy, Noorderplassen-West is unique in its abundant nature and water. This new energy-rich district is surprisingly versatile for both young and old.
Columbuskwartier
Columbuskwartier will soon become another energy-rich district of Almere. Most houses will be fitted with solar panels, the so-called Solar homes. Other dwellings will also be extremely energy efficient. Besides the focus on solar energy, Columbuskwartier is child-friendly (car free) and unique in its abundant nature and water. This new energy-rich district is surprisingly versatile for both young and old.
The new district will contain a so-called solar island. A unique project for Almere and even for the Netherlands.7,000 m² of solar collectors on the island will convert sunlight into hot water. This will supply heating for 2,700 homes via the district heating grid. The Solar Island Almere will supply 10% of the total heating demand, a nearby power plant will supply the remaining 90%. The, otherwise unused, waste heat from this power plant will ensure residents' heating and hot water. Even when the sun doesn't shine. The Almere Solar Island combined with conventional district heating cuts CO2-emissions by 50%.
In the new area of Columbuskwartier renewable energy and the climate face a sunny future. Residents will harness the sun's energy for personal use. Houses, schools, shops, a sports complex and a health center will distinguish themselves by their energy efficiency and use of high quality materials.
Electricity is mainly generated by more than 7.000m² of photo-voltaic panels. That amounts to 1 Megawatt of renewable energy every year or a third of the average electricity demand per household. Each Solar Home will be fitted with at least 10 m² of solar panels on the roof or facade. This underlines the energy-rich character of the district.
Project Progess |
completed |
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Noorderplassen-Wes |
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Estimated population involved |
2000 |
people |
Approx. geographical area |
201 |
ha |
Land unse and type of building |
residential |
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District status |
new development area |
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Total heated net room area (residential) |
1000 |
m3 |
Total heated net room area (municipal) |
0 |
m3 |
Total heated net room area (tertiary) |
n/a |
m2 |
Total heated net room area (industrial) |
0 |
m2 |
CO2 emission reduction |
10 |
% |
Estimated amount of electricity |
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Saved in CONCERTO buildings |
5 |
% |
Generated from RES |
n/a |
% |
Estimated amount of heating energy |
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Saved in CONCERT buildings |
40 |
% |
Generated from RES |
12 |
% |