Research conducted by Eneco points emphatically to options provided by the River Maas

It may be possible for the most sustainable stadium in Europe to be built on the banks of the Nieuwe Maas by 2017. A reduction in CO2 emissions of almost 60% is feasible with respect to the most advanced stadiums currently in existence. It would even be possible to achieve energy neutrality using wind energy within the stadium’s surrounding areas. These are the latest research results released by utility company Eneco on behalf of Stadion Feijenoord NV.

Bayern München’s multi-purpose stadium, the Allianz Arena, was used as a basis for the research along with several other stadiums. Various systems including lighting, pitch construction, restaurants and fan zones were compared with current options for a new stadium. Energy-saving lighting technology could contribute significantly to a reduction in CO2 emissions, as well as residual heat utilisation from industry.The waters of the River Maas that flow past the proposed site could act as the new Rotterdam stadium’s and surrounding park’s cooling supply. It is anticipated that in five or so year’s time the options available for solar panels will have developed to the extent that they could be implemented at the new stadium on a large scale. Biomass and wind energy options were also investigated. Using these energy sources or purchasing residual requirements as green electricity could even make the stadium energy neutral. Given the impact on its surroundings, biomass power generation does not seem a likely candidate, but wind energy on the other hand offers definite opportunities.

According to Eneco, the stadium can certainly comply with Rotterdam City Council’s climate objectives. Subject to proper cooperation between Rotterdam City Council, Stadion Feijenoord NV, Eneco and any other parties involved, it seems that the construction of the first ever energy-neutral stadium is possible. Rotterdam City Council’s objectives to reduce CO2 emissions by 50% with respect to the latest stadiums certainly seem feasible and economically viable. Even an energy-neutral stadium using wind power is a viable proposition.

“We purposely didn’t limit our research to the Netherlands. We visited several stadiums throughout Europe to gather as much information as possible. These not only examined the technologies used, but also the way in which the parties involved cooperated with one another,” explains Rens Knegt, Eneco Shared Energy Solutions Director. Stadium Director, Jan van Merwijk adds, “Our new stadium should be one of the most advanced stadiums in Europe. Of course, it will play a prominent role by virtue of its capacity and allure, but by seizing the opportunities available to us by becoming fully sustainable, we’ll be able to demonstrate our corporate social responsibility.”

Source: thebid.org

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