Every solar panel on a Leuven rooftop helps produce 100% renewable, local solar energy. If we target the largest roofs in Leuven that are still without panels, local production capacity might take a big leap. The city of Leuven, citizens' cooperative ECoOB and grid operator Fluvius are joining forces to make this happen.
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Who takes part?
Who are all the partners in the project?
Role of Leuven 2030?
In this breakthrough project we assume the following role(s):
Place in the Roadmap?
This breakthrough project is part of the following programmes of the Roadmap:
How does it work?
In this breakthrough project, Leuven 2030, the city of Leuven, ECoOB (Energiecoöperatie Oost-Brabant) and Fluvius are looking into how we can install as many solar panels as possible on the largest roofs in our city that currently have none. According to figures from Fluvius, this could almost double the current production of locally produced, renwable solar energy in Leuven.
Leuven 2030 is investigating why these large Leuven roofs currently have no or few panels, and is working on a common approach to take this hurdle. ECoOB also encourages non-profit owners of large roofs to install solar panels and supports them technically and financially. And when the accelerated roll-out starts, Fluvius will provide additional grid capacity as a priority where necessary.
Study on the reasons for under-use of large roofs with solar potential
Development of an integrated solution for large buildings
First partner on board
First installations are in the pipeline
First large installation ready
Measurable increase in annual solar energy production in Leuven
Study on the reasons for under-use of large roofs with solar potential
Development of an integrated solution for large buildings
First partner on board
First installations are in the pipeline
First large installation ready
Measurable increase in annual solar energy production in Leuven
Why is this project important?
In the coming years, our demand for electricity will increase. Because we will increasingly drive electrically, but also because heating with renewable energy requires more electricity than traditional gas or oil heating. In Leuven, solar energy in particular still has a lot of potential. Currently, solar energy production in Leuven is limited: with a capacity of almost 44 megawatts, we clock in at just under 40% of what we expect to need in 2030. It therefore remains important to promote solar panels on the roofs of residential, office, and industrial buildings alike. Within the framework of the Climate City Contract, we hope to speed up this process.
Estimated fewer emissions:
-10.300 tonnes of CO2 per year
