Energy in the Kortrijk Region

From “frogs” into “princes”

Eric Lemey – administrator Leiedal and Imog

Jan Sabbe – Leiedal

Koen Delie - Imog

1. Intro

1. From frogs to princes

2. The Kortrijk region

2. Energy goals for the region

3. How can we reach the goals?

1. Leiedal: Evolis – Businesspark, from NIMBY to PIMPY

2. Imog: from waste to energy

3. …With the support of all actors

1. Intro

1. From frogs to princes

2. The Kortrijk region

2. Energy goals for the region

3. How can we reach the goals?

1. Leiedal: Evolis – Businesspark, from NIMBY to PIMBY

2. Imog: from waste to energy

3. …With the support of all actors

1. Frogs and princes

Martijntje Smits Theory:

3 choices for „monsters‟ (or frogs) in society:

1. Banish the monster: it should not be in society

2. Embrace the monster, make it saint

3. Adopting, modifying the monster, so that it fits into society

1. Intro

1. From frogs to princes

2. The Kortrijk region

2. Energy goals for the region

3. How can we reach the goals?

1. Leiedal: Evolis – Businesspark, from NIMBY to PIMBY

2. Imog: from waste to energy

3. …With the support of all actors

2. The Kortrijk region

• Urbanised area, with rural suburb

• 300.000 inhabitants, 500 km², 15 communities

• Prosperous region, high living standard

• Dense network of specialized SME’s

• Excellent accessibility

• Young, high-educted and multilingual working force

• Different knowledge centres

• Creative and dynamic region

2. The Kortrijk region

Imog =

An intermunicipal cooperation for waste management

Leiedal =

An intermunicipal cooperation for regional development

1. Intro

1. From frogs to princes

2. The Kortrijk region

2. Energy goals for the region

3. How can we reach the goals?

1. Leiedal: Evolis – Businesspark, from NIMBY to PIMBY

2. Imog: from waste to energy

3. …With the support of all actors

3. Energy goals for the region

European goal

20% renewable

energy by 2020

Flemish goals13% renewable energy by 2020Dubbel the share in renewable energy in 10 years

Local potential and sources

REGIONAL GOALS?

Forecast of green power in Flanders by 2020

1. Intro

1. From frogs to princes

2. The Kortrijk region

2. Energy goals for the region

3. How can we reach the goals?

1. Leiedal: Evolis – Businesspark, from NIMBY to PIMBY

2. Imog: from waste to energy

3. …With the support of all actors

1. Intro

1. From frogs to princes

2. The Kortrijk region

2. Energy goals for the region

3. How can we reach the goals?

1. Leiedal: Evolis – Businesspark, from NIMBY to PIMBY

2. Imog: from waste to energy

3. …With the support of all actors

4. Evolis–businessparc from NIMBY

to PIMBY

Evolis–businessparc from NIMBY

to PIMBY

Businessparcs as „frogs‟

Pollution

Spacial nuicance

Energy squandering

Businessparcs as „princes‟

Attractive and ecological structure

Sustainable construction materials and methods

Responsible use of space

Sustainable green space management

Sustainable energy management

Evolis–businessparc from NIMBY

to PIMBY

1. Wind turbines

2. Biomass power plant

3. Warm water network

4. Education center

1. Wind turbines

2. Biomass power plant

3. Warm water network

4. Education center

Evolis–businessparc from NIMBY

to PIMBY

1. Wind turbines

2. Biomass power plant

3. Warm water network

4. Education centre

2. Biomass power plant

1. Wind turbines

2. Biomass power plant

3. Warm water network

4. Education centre

3. Warm water network

1. Wind turbines

2. Biomass power plant

3. Warm water network

4. Education centre

1. Intro

1. From frogs to princes

2. The Kortrijk region

2. Energy goals for the region

3. How can we reach the goals?

1. Leiedal: Evolis – Businesspark, from NIMBY to PIMBY

2. Imog: from waste to energy

3. …With the support of all actors

From waste to energy

Waste as „frogs‟

Local dumps

Increasing consumption

increasing amounts of waste

Negative perception:

hygiene, sanitary conditions

smell

Waste as „princes‟

Intermunicipal waste management

a well structured policy for awhole region

several installations for treatment of waste

Waste as a raw material

Flanders: 70% of the wasteis recycled (top of Europe)

Waste as energy

Waste as energy

1. Waste incineration with recovery of energy

2. Biomass

3. Solar panels

4. Change of perception

1. Waste incineration with recovery of energy

2. Biomass

3. Solar panels

4. Change of perception

Since 1984 : production of electricity

• 2 kg of household waste = 1 kWh

• Approximately 32.000 MW (eq. 25.000 inhabitants)

• 47% considered as renewable energy

1. Waste incineration with recovery of energy

2. Biomass

3. Solar panels

4. Change of perception

Since 2005 : biomass out of non-recyclable wood

• 30.000 tons annually, 1 kg = 1,375 kWh

• Approximately 41.250 MW annually (eq. 32.000 inhabitants)

• Raw material for biomass power plant

1. Waste incineration with recovery of energy

2. Biomass

3. Solar panels

4. Change of perception

2. Installations

Since 2009 : Solar panels as ‘after care measurement’ on landfilling site when full

• 0,5 ha up to 10 ha (eq. 4.000 inhabitants)

Change of perception about waste: from frog to prince

Waste: from problem to opportunities

Through communication, sensitization & education on:

• Waste prevention

• Quality of secundary materials depends on first hand sorting

• NIMBY

Large return potential on energy saving measurements

• Housing tradition in Flanders

• Inhabitants lack of knowledge about energy saving

• Different target groups

1. Intro

1. From frogs to princes

2. The Kortrijk region

2. Energy goals for the region

3. How can we reach the goals?

1. Leiedal: Evolis – Businesspark, from NIMBY to PIMBY

2. Imog: from waste to energy

3. …With the support of all actors

Regional Energy StrategySustainable Energy Planning

Planning Operational Educational

Companies:SME

Self-employed personsRetailers / storekeepers

Citizens:Households

SchoolsSocial life

Government:Local authorities

ProvinceFlemish government

Renewable Energy

Energy SavingMeasures