Marco van Steekelenburg
marcosteek.bsky.social
Marco van Steekelenburg
@marcosteek.bsky.social
Urban planner: Sustainable urbanised deltas worldwide. Climatechange, Metropolitan Agriculture, Energytransition and Nature
And 2. We already face serious ecological challenges in this area, caused by the Delta Works after the 1953 flood.
This measure is also intended to help restore the coastal ecosystem. We would love to tell you more about it!
September 22, 2025 at 9:37 AM
These turbines are made of composite materials, so a 100-year lifespan is possible — which makes for a strong business case, especially considering the co-benefits.
The surplus sand can be used for harbour expansion, and it’s a highly resilient solution — making it relevant for all of Europe.
September 22, 2025 at 9:34 AM
It can store 34 GWh of energy, and it can deliver 2GW to 6 GW of power. It can be ready within 10 years.
September 22, 2025 at 8:53 AM
Here is an artist’s impression: www.youtube.com/watch?v=8IEK...
Most interesting: this innovation can also serve as a measure to prevent flooding, especially when sea levels are high and river discharge is elevated.
It has a triple function: water safety, energy storage, and nature development.
Delta 21 | Integrale oplossing voor waterveiligheid, natuurherstel en energieopslag versie 2.02
YouTube video by EPSDSGN | Digital Twin for Transition
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September 22, 2025 at 8:51 AM
Hi, Micheal. Nice podcast again, about Pumped Hydro. And perhaps you should know, also in lowlying highly populated countries like the Netherlands, we are working on #PumpedHydroStorage, but then with Low Head! More info: www.delta21.nl it is a ‘inverted reservoir’ of 30 meters depth.
September 22, 2025 at 8:40 AM