Hoogland's Comfort Canopy

2.3.4 Existing Energy Networks
The high-voltage electricity lines together with the
heat grids (gas-based) are shown in Figure 2.3.4.
The buildings in the area are mainly heated with
gas. According to the Heat Atlas, the closest heat
grids are Nieuwland (North) and Schothorst (South-
East). These heat grids are fed with gas-based heat
as well. On the map produced with ArcGIS® software
(Figure 2.3.4), it is seen that the gas pipes under
the streets are partially to be replaced soon.
This is the most suitable time to introduce a smart
grid system as will be elaborated in Chapter xx.
Currently, it is very common
to invest in solar
panels for the houses in
Hoogland. This is because
not only becoming
CO 2-free by 2030 and
transition to sustainable
energy is important for
Hoogland, but also to add
a value to the houses. A
house of which yields
from the available solar
panels to provide the
house with sufficient energy
is likely be very attractive
for potential buyers
(Subsidieszonnepanelen.nl,
2019).
Figure 2.3.4: High-voltage network and heat grids (left) and gas pipeline condition (right)
(Created with Esri ArcGIS)
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