THE challenge for Texel

In the last blog it was already noticed that there are a lot of different factors in the total process of the realization of (100%) renewable energy projects and landscapes in the Netherlands and Europe. Last week we went to the island Texel and saw by our own eyes that this pre-assumption was totally correct. The different levels of governments, private companies and groups in society all have their own specific influence in this process and therefore in our research. We met people who were very motivated to change this island into an island which uses energy which is produced for 100% in a renewable way. We also met people who were de-motivated and tired to work on this ‘renewable thing’ any more. People working in a fast gear, people working slowly. Government and entrepreneurs. Power of the multinationals (Dutch gas branch) and power of the public (cooperation TexelEnergy).

Did you know that:
- The goal of the municipality of Texel is to use a 100% renewable energy in 2020?
- TexelEnergy a cooperation is, which means that it is owned by the people of Texel?
- Texel the place is, in the Netherlands, with the most sun hours (= energy!!) each year?
- We planned our visit for this island exactly on the only raining day of the year?

Hmmm, a lot to think about. A big cliffhanger till the year 2020 at least. Most important thing we already found out is: the more you learn the less you know. But when we can contribute a little to the unknown area of the reason that the Netherlands and Texel have problems with realizing their own made energy goals for 2020, we must be happy. We hope to discover some interesting facts that make this Texel cliffhanger not as thrilling anymore.

Will be continued…

Picture: Texelschaap voor bio-energie?!

Foto: www.texelwool.nl

Landscape is Energy

Landscape has a strong connection with energy.  Energy is out there: in the form of anything in the sky, in the earth or the water. Energy generation influences, has influenced and will influence our landscape.

During our thesis, we study the possibilities of new energy, sustainable energy. We will focus on policy and implementation of sustainable energy, and hope to contribute to a more sustainable society. We will research the contribution of a layered government and the (shadow) arena around it.