Amsterdam's smart park program is an energy efficient series of athletic facilities located in the east end of the city. A joint project between 10 sports organizations, local city council members and several entrepreneurs, the smart sports park initiative is designed to focus on three main areas: energy, lighting and community. The project's goal is to highlight opportunities for sustainable upgrades at some of city's busiest sports grounds.
Following a series of energy scans, the project coordinators set forth in planning solutions for energy saving, generation and general efficiency. The smart park in east Amsterdam was generating about 1800-kilowatts per hour as of February 2014.
Still an ongoing development project, the sustainable smart park thus far boasts 24 solar panels and has been used by two sports clubs.
What's Driving This Trend
- Energy Efficient Athletic Facilities
- Creating athletic facilities with a focus on energy efficiency and sustainable upgrades.
- Smart Cities and Sports
- Integrating smart city technology with athletic facilities to improve energy efficiency and community engagement.
- Renewable Energy Sports Facilities
- Integrating renewable energy sources such as solar panels to power sports facilities.
Who This Affects Most
- Sports and Recreation
- Opportunities for sports organizations to invest in energy-efficient upgrades and renewable energy sources to power their facilities.
- Smart City Technology
- Integrating smart city technology with sports facilities to improve energy efficiency and community engagement presents opportunities for entrepreneurs and startups.
- Renewable Energy
- Implementing renewable energy sources such as solar panels in sports facilities creates opportunities for renewable energy companies and installers.
