Shopping Centre Sterrenburg
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Green roof in combination with solar panels on a unique substructure
128 kWp solar power system on a living roof
Solnet Group has installed a solar energy installation on the roof of the Sterrenburg shopping center, which houses 36 shops. The specific thing about this project is that the solar panels have been placed on a recently constructed green roof, consisting of a layer of substrate in which sedum has been sown. Immediately after the construction of the green roof, Solnet Group started the solar energy installation with a peak capacity of 128 kWp.
A solar utility on a green roof requires specific adjustments. To provide the green layer, the sedum, with sufficient light, the solar panels are placed on a raised substructure. The minimum height between the panels and the sedum is therefore 40 cm. In addition, the system is oriented to the south, in order to create more light for the plants.
"I would definitely recommend a collaboration with Solnet Group. Installing solar panels sometimes seems simple, but there is quite a bit of complexity to this subject when we talk about maintenance, construction, design, subsidies, permits, etc. They are a partner with expertise in all these areas"
Competence every step of the way
According to de Munnik, Solnet Group has installed around 400 solar panels at Sterrenburg. She says that the collaboration is set to continue.
"We are now working towards the implementation of two solar panel projects this year. The fact that we are working on two new projects after the first one in Dordrecht shows that we are very satisfied with the collaboration and how they act as a partner for us."
De Munnik points to Solnet Group’s extensive expertise in solar power technology as a key benefit to Wereldhave. On the other hand, equally important are Solnet’s quick adaptability to changing circumstances and the ability to actually implement their solutions in practice. They are able to successfully navigate any challenges in bringing the technology to Wereldhave’s properties.
