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Issue
Fossil fuel dependency
There is a strong dependency on fossil fuels.
The continuous management of water in polders between the minimum and maximum target level requires a lot of energy. In addition, the amount of electricity that solar panels or windmills generate is not constant. However, storing the remaining energy is difficult.
Solution
Postponing pumping polders for the use of more green energy
Postponing pumping polders for the use of more green energy is a method in which the water level of a polder is allowed to rise further than normally. This makes it possible to wait until there is enough green energy available.

Characteristics
- Topic Water and energy
- Development state 1: Basic principles observed and reported
- Setting type Rural area, Agricultural area
- Water type Surface water
- Project period 0-3 months
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LoginSubmitted innovation Award
Water Innovation Award
2017