Ecodesign of Haren Prison (Belgium)
Description of the Environmental Measure
Problem detected:
The design and construction of Haren Prison was undertaken by integrating into the project concept measures to improve energy performance and mitigate climate change, with a major component of energy efficiency and renewable energy sources.
Solutions adopted:
- Use of solar panels for the power supply
- Geothermal-energy storage system:
- There are 250 drill holes for storing cold or heat or for direct extraction of energy from the ground.
- This is one of the largest systems of this type in Belgium.
- Energy co-generation installations:
- First, these generate electricity.
- The residual heat produced is also used to supply hot water for the prison.
Results:
This innovative energy concept will avoid the emission of more than 2.000 t CO2 per year.
