Green Energy Park
The Green Energy Park in Zellik, Belgium, is an innovative project dedicated to promoting sustainable energy solutions and green technologies. The park serves as a hub for research, development, and demonstration of various renewable energy technologies. Here are some key aspects of the park:
- Renewable Energy Production: The park focuses on producing energy from renewable sources such as solar, wind, and biomass. It showcases advanced technologies in these areas and aims to be a model for sustainable energy production.
- Research and Development: The Green Energy Park is a center for R&D in green energy. It collaborates with universities, research institutions, and companies to develop new technologies and improve existing ones.
- Demonstration Projects: The park features several demonstration projects that highlight the practical applications of renewable energy technologies. These projects serve as educational tools for visitors and help to raise awareness about the benefits of green energy.
- Educational Initiatives: The park offers educational programs and tours for students, professionals, and the general public. These initiatives aim to inform and inspire people about the importance of sustainable energy and the potential of renewable technologies.
- Sustainability Practices: In addition to energy production, the park emphasizes sustainable practices in its operations, including waste management, water conservation, and biodiversity preservation.
- Community Engagement: The Green Energy Park engages with the local community through various events, workshops, and initiatives aimed at promoting sustainability and environmental responsibility.
Overall, the Green Energy Park in Zellik is an important site for advancing green energy technologies, fostering innovation, and educating the public about the critical role of renewable energy in addressing environmental challenges.
Our EVERGi research group utilizes the Green Energy Park in Zellik for several key purposes:
Research and Development
- Renewable Energy Integration: Testing and developing methods to incorporate solar and wind energy into the grid.
- Energy Storage Solutions: Experimenting with advanced storage technologies to ensure reliable renewable energy supply.
Smart Grid Technologies
- Energy Management Systems: Creating and testing systems that optimize energy use and distribution.
- Grid Stability: Ensuring stable and secure grid operation with renewable energy sources.
Sustainability Initiatives
- Energy Efficiency Projects: Implementing and monitoring projects to reduce energy consumption.
- Demonstration Projects: Showcasing practical applications of renewable energy technologies.
Smart Village Lab
In the Smart Village Lab (part of Green Energy Park), for example, you can fully engage with energy and climate initiatives. It features a CO2-neutral, realistic testing ground within an existing work and residential environment, unique in Europe.
What to expect?
Six homes that exchange electrical and thermal energy with each other via a ‘Smart Energy Grid’, an energy network that also connects to collective energy systems such as community batteries and charging infrastructure for electric vehicles.
You can develop numerous scenarios and investigate how and when different technologies can be used and how best to make them interact. For example, linking solar panels to an electric vehicle or a home battery, or to washing machines or a heat pump, and charging the community battery when electricity prices are low.
