Green Planet
Description
The philosophy behind Green Planet is wide acceptance of renewable fuels. This can only succeed if there is greater awareness of the subject. It was therefore decided to offer biofuels in a uniquely designed petrol station and make space for information and education. The information centre focuses on sustainable energy use. The energy station aims to save as much energy as possible, using conservation techniques and sustainable generation.
Apart from the information centre, there are plans for a restaurant with a clear link to sustainability. The restaurant will focus on organic slow food.
Zzp'ers, sustainable drivers and day trippers. These are the main customer groups for Green Planet, the new, 'green' filling station in Pesse, Drenthe. Pumping station owner Edward Doorten spent a long time trying to make it happen, but at a cost of 4 million euros, he managed to set up an establishment that is different from almost anything seen in the filling station business so far.
It took more than ten years for Doorten to realise his dream: a filling station that excels in sustainability and serves the customer at every turn.
The entrepreneur was looking for a new location. Sustainability had to play an important role in it. That is why at Green Planet, in addition to the usual fuels, he also offers a range of green fuels and energy carriers, including Blue One 95, Flexi Fuel E85, BDNext (biodiesel) and green gas.
Green gas comes to the filling station via a kilometre-long pipe, which comes directly from waste processor Attero. In fact, green gas is made from waste. "The residents of Pesse can therefore fill up with their own waste at Green Planet."
Facilities are also available for 'electric' drivers. "Hydrogen will be added soon, as soon as there is a market for it. We are still investigating the possibility for lng." Green gas is also available for trucks, as is lpg. "The latest generation of trucks can also run on that. They are hybrid-like cars that drive on both diesel and lpg."
The design of the filling station is quite different from what is usual. No flat, rectangular canopy, but a round, sloping roof with a cross-section of some seventy metres. On the roof are two wind turbines that power the filling station. "And the power we don't use goes into the grid.
In addition to sustainable drivers, Doorten also wants to attract day visitors to Green Planet. That is why he set up a terrace at the back of the filling station, where visitors have a view of the Drenthe landscape including play facilities for children. Near the terrace is a kind of counter where customers can place their orders.
14:00 Reception at the new filling station
14:15 - 14:45 Presentation Green Planet
14:45 - 15:00 Break with coffee/tea
15:00 - 16:00 Tour of the new filling station c.a.
16:00 - 16:30 Opportunity for questions and discussion.
16:30 Closing activity
Speaker(s)
Edward Doorten (Green Planet)
Piet Dijkshoorn (KIVI North)
Location
Organiser
Region North
Name and contact details for information
P. Dijkshoorn K.S. Leguit