The Elhorst-Vloedbelt site has a particularly unique history. Between 1994 and 2000, waste used to be dumped and transhipped here. Although the site is still registered as a landfill site, the circular economy has resulted in less and less waste being landfilled. The site is now getting a second life as an energy source for the region.

Accelerating the raw materials and energy transition
The transition to renewable energy and circular raw materials is in full swing, and Twence is playing an active role in this. We are increasingly turning waste into new raw materials and renewable energy. For example, we produce compost from VGF waste, capture CO₂ from our waste incineration plant to stimulate plant growth. and supply heat and electricity to industries and households.

In Zenderen too, we are making great strides. For example, we previously opened a manure processing plant in 2022, where pig manure is converted into valuable raw materials, water and green gas. In other words, 100% circular. With the arrival of solar park Elhorst-Vloedbelt, we are further contributing to the energy transition and reducing CO₂ emissions in the region.

Building a sustainable region together
Marc Kapteijn, general manager of Twence: ‘Together with our shareholders and partners, we are working towards a cleaner and more sustainable future. Together with ten Twente municipalities, we have expressed the ambition to generate 50% of electricity consumption in a sustainable manner. With the commissioning of this solar park, we are taking another important step in this regard.’

Opening
Under the watchful eye of cooperation partners, shareholders, the sounding board group, the Zenderen environment fund and the project team, the park was opened by Marc Kapteijn, Borne municipality alderman Geerdink and Wieger Droogh, CEO Equans Netherlands.

Marc Kapteijn concludes: ‘In the coming years too, we will continue to invest in innovation and cooperation to ensure a sustainable region together.’