The Netherlands is no longer leading the way with EV charging infrastructure at campsites

Dutch campsites have long been pioneers in providing charging infrastructure for electric vehicles (EVs). Now, the Netherlands is being surpassed by countries like Spain and Norway in terms of charging convenience (chargers within 100 meters of the gate). This is evident...
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Sustainable infrastructure is the basis for nature-oriented Landal Olde Kottink

Landal Olde Kottink in Twente welcomed its first guests on April 4, 2025. It's a small-scale park, and phase 1 has now been completed. Managers Geert and Daphne explain: "The small scale and the unique location right next to Natura...
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Adventure park Hellendoorn realizes carport with solar panels

Avonturenpark Hellendoorn is also converting its parking lot (partially) into a sustainable energy generator. A growing number of recreational businesses are using the parking lot as a location for solar panels. Besides generating energy, the panels also provide shade and shelter from...
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Dutch invention; CO2 neutral cooling system installed for resorts in the Maldives

In tropical regions, air conditioning is an indispensable facility in hotels and resorts. But also in the Netherlands, holiday homes are increasingly being equipped with air conditioning - in the wake of hotels. In doing so, entrepreneurs often encounter the expansion of their energy network....
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Zeeland recreation companies receive a subsidy for energy transition

Two Zeeland campsites; Ons Buiten and Olmenveld have received a subsidy from the province of Zeeland for the sustainability of the recreation sector and the energy transition. This concerns €971.611,20 OPZuid (ERDF) subsidy and €416.404,80 provincial co-financing. Camping Olmenveld wants...
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How sustainable and profitable is investing in battery technology?

Developers are increasingly confronted with overcrowded energy networks in new projects. In recent years, more and more solar panels have been installed at holiday parks, but they mainly supply a lot of power on sunny days. Storage of energy in a battery is currently a...
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Efteling is investing 3 million in batteries for energy supply

Efteling is one of the first recreation companies to invest in large-scale energy storage in batteries. These additional energy supplies should, among other things, ensure the power supply of the new hotel and the Danse Macabre attraction. The 25.000 solar panels that...
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Burgers Zoo is realizing a solar park on the roof of the Safari Meeting Center

Royal Burgers' Zoo has completed the installation of a total of 2240 solar panels on the roof of the Safari Meeting Center. The Arnhem zoo generates 700.000 kilowatt hours of electricity with this solar park: comparable to the annual consumption of 280 four-person households. 
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