N470 Highway
Current/OS Partners Involved:
Eaton, DC Systems, Dynniq / Heijmans, SmartGrid
Location
Zuid-Holland Province, Netherlands
Setup
2021
Context
A road renovated entirely in a CO2-negative manner. It generates its own energy for lighting and traffic signals with a DC grid operating over 4.7 km / 3 miles.
Implementation
Benefits
A carbon-negative highway
Results in figures*
*Measured by Heijmans
Islanded mode capability
Quote
« The goal of the Province of South Holland is to reduce the CO2 emissions, and in this project we achieve that goal. With the sunlight we collect in the PV panels, we collect power in the battery. With that energy we power the light poles and the traffic lights. The system is now several years in operations, and we can say with certainty that it is fully functional, safe and reliable. We are proud as a province to have a lower environmental impact. »
Jeroen de Jong, Advisor Traffic Systems, Province of South Holland
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