water technology
WaterCampus in Leeuwarden connects a number of leading centres in the field of water technology. Researchers from all over the world gather here to find solutions to various water technology challenges. And with success. Take Hydraloop, for example. This company has its headquarters at the WaterCampus and designs and develops products for water recycling. They now deliver worldwide and have won several awards. Another groundbreaking project is ‘Blue Energy’, which generates energy from the difference in salt concentration between fresh and salt water. And there are many more examples of remarkable, large-scale, and world-improving research and projects. Beautiful steps are being taken in Fryslân in the field of water technology!
Examples of projects
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Water Campus
Read moreHub of the Dutch Water Technology Sector
WaterCampus Leeuwarden is housed in a beautiful, historic church. From this remarkable location, they organize and promote international cooperation in the field of water technology. Knowledge, talent, and entrepreneurship come together here to work on solving global water challenges.
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Wetsus
Read moreMagic with Water
As a country that has always fought against the sea, you can also explore how to make seawater useful. The Frisian Wetsus is a leading knowledge center for sustainable water technology. Research institutes from across Europe work together here in a multidisciplinary way to explore, among other things, how to make seawater drinkable in a sustainable manner. In their iconic building in Leeuwarden, resembling the bow of a ship, they enthusiastically offer informative tours.
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Blue Energy
Read moreWater. If you have so much of it, you might as well make the most of it. Right in the middle of the Afsluitdijk, you’ll find the Blue Energy pilot installation. Here, they test how to generate energy from the difference in salt concentration between salt and fresh water. This produces CO₂-free, sustainable energy. The Afsluitdijk Wadden Center already runs on this remarkable form of energy, and here you can also view the model version of the installation to learn all about it.
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Hydraloop
Read moreSaving water can also be done by recycling water at home, thought inventor Arthur Valkieser, now CEO of Hydraloop. He developed a patented technology without filters, membranes, or chemicals that can reduce water consumption in homes and buildings by 45 percent. The World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) named Hydraloop one of the winners of the WIPO Global Awards Program, primarily because of its social impact. According to WIPO, Hydraloop contributes to solving the global water crisis and improving quality of life in an innovative and smart way.
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World centre for sustainable agriculture
Read moreFryslân is at the forefront of sustainable agriculture. That’s no surprise, as many Frisian towns and villages have historically developed around farming. In an international setting, our students, teachers, researchers, and entrepreneurs work together on future-proof dairy farming systems, the circular food chain, soil health, and food as medicine.
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International leader in circular practices
Read moreIn Fryslân, we like to think big. “Think big, act small” reflects our dreams and ambitions. With small but determined steps, we work towards our goal: to become the most circular region in Europe. We do this by working across sectors and borders, from builders to farmers, and from banks to businesses. This ambition can only be achieved if everyone contributes.
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Breeding ground for top athletes
Read moreMany top athletes are trained in Fryslân. Our young skaters, footballers, sailors, gymnasts, and equestrians find the perfect conditions here to grow and develop. Their love for sport often began at one of the many local clubs, and today our elite athletes train in modern, sustainable stadiums, ice rinks, riding arenas, and on the many lakes that Fryslân has to offer.
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