SV RAP Amstelveen
This field at SV RAP is part of the TKI project EnergyGrass, where research is being conducted into water-sensitive natural grass fields to enable more playing hours and energy generation. This project is carried out in collaboration with the municipality of Amstelveen.
Beneath the pitch, rainwater is collected to nourish the grass pitch, while excess rainwater is stored in underground tanks next to the field. This water can not only be used for irrigation during periods of drought, but through the EnergyGrass system, heat is also extracted from the rainwater. This heat supplies the clubhouse and the municipal management building with hot water and heating. Thanks to this system, both buildings can even operate entirely without gas, a wonderful step towards sustainable sports parks!
The field at SV RAP is also equipped with an air treatment system that can create slight positive and negative pressure. Positive pressure is applied when capillary action needs to be accelerated. Negative pressure is used during heavy rainfall, when rapid drainage of water is desired. This guarantees more playing hours, even during periods of intense rainfall. The installed Rainup Pro sensors continuously provide data for optimal management.
