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Hotel Okura

Hotel Okura Amsterdam is situated in the vibrant De Pijp district, one of the city’s most dynamic neighbourhoods. Just a short walk away are world-renowned cultural landmarks such as the Rijksmuseum and the Van Gogh Museum, offering a deep dive into Amsterdam’s artistic heritage. The bustling Albert Cuyp Market and the serene Vondelpark are also nearby, allowing guests to experience the city’s lively streets, canals, and green spaces right from the hotel’s doorstep.

Recognised for sustainable leadership

Sustainability is a core value at Hotel Okura Amsterdam. Guided by continuous improvement, the hotel has implemented a wide range of initiatives to reduce its environmental impact and enhance the guest experience.

As part of its strategy, Hotel Okura partnered with Solnet Group to build its own solar power plant, enabling the hotel to generate clean energy on-site and reduce its carbon footprint. This investment in renewable energy complements other initiatives such as waste reduction, energy efficiency, and community support together ensuring long-term positive impact.

Hotel Okura Amsterdam is a proud Green Globe Platinum member, a prestigious recognition for its long-standing dedication to sustainability. This certification is awarded to businesses that meet the highest standards of environmental responsibility and actively minimise their carbon footprint.

The hotel also participates in the UNESCO Sustainable Travel Pledge, reaffirming its commitment to responsible tourism. By joining this global initiative, Hotel Okura helps safeguard cultural and natural heritage while ensuring travel benefits local communities and the environment.

Through these actions combined with Solnet’s solar energy solutions Hotel Okura Amsterdam demonstrates how the hospitality sector can lead by example, inspiring both guests and industry peers to embrace a greener future.

Five star comfort with clean energy

With a large number of rooms requiring power supply, cleaner and more affordable energy helps hotels reduce operational costs and their carbon footprint. So when Hotel Okura Amsterdam decided to reduce its dependency on the electricity grid, it turned to Solnet Group to install a proven solar energy system on its roof.

The solar energy system is visible from the hotel rooms. Therefore, extra attention has been paid to the design and reflections of the panels, using solar panels with very low reflectivity. Solnet previously received permission from authorities and airports to install this type of panels at airports and aircraft landing zones. For the most efficient use of roof space, a sleek design has been implemented with fully black panels (surface and frame) and an invisible mounting system, minimizing the potential for glare from the hotel rooms.

"As a Leading Hotel of the World, we are always looking for opportunities to reduce our impact on the environment while still ensuring our quality. One of the major steps we have taken in this regard in recent years is the installation of 832 solar panels. Since their installation, we have already saved over 210,000 kilograms of CO₂. To put this in perspective, it is equivalent to planting 6,275 trees. This is a significant achievement for us, our team, and our guests!"
Jos PallandtDirector Rooms Division, Engineering and Projects

Optimal efficiency in a safe manner

The so-called Smart Solar system incorporates power optimizers to maximize output and thus optimize efficiency. The performance of the installation can be monitored remotely through a real-time data monitoring platform. System failures or production losses are immediately identified, isolated, and downtime is minimized. This helps reduce operational and maintenance costs.

Additionally, multiple built-in safety systems ensure that the installation operates safely at all times. In the event of overvoltage, the system will automatically shut down.

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