SPARKLES
Responsible upscaling of floating solar
De-carbonization of the energy supply sector is a key priority to meet the goals of the Dutch Climate Act. Solar power is generally considered a desirable alternative to fossil fuels, but the installation of these photovoltaic systems (PV) requires considerable space. To achieve the ambitions of the Dutch Government, large-scale deployment of PV is needed- including placement on inland waters, through Floating Photovoltaics (FPV). However, the environmental impacts of FPV is not well understood, and policy and legislation concerning their implementation are not yet in place.
SPARKLES aims to develop sustainable, nature-inclusive solutions for FPV. Specifically, SPARKLES addresses the disconnect of the domains of energy science, ecology and governance that currently hampers responsible upscaling of FPV. By creating interdisciplinary frameworks and fostering collaboration with stakeholders, SPARKLES seeks to balance energy needs with ecological and social benefits across local, regional, and national scales.
Funded by NWO.
Latest news
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General Assembly #1 was successful!
Last week, the SPARKLES project held its first in-person General Assembly! Both consortium partners and societal partners came together to think collaboratively about the future vision of SPARKLES and FPV. With an eye on the horizon, the partners also shared what they were currently working on and exchanged ideas about practical solutions and possible collaborations. It was a very fruitful 2-day meeting that the consortium aims to keep in the project planning!
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First monitoring at Zaltbommel and Zonnewaal
The first monitoring devices were installed for field measurement at locations Zaltbommel and Zonnewaal, for continuous monitoring on the same day!