Data-driven sustainability policy
Every municipality in the Netherlands has one major challenge with regard to energy transition: getting a view of where we are and where we want to go. As time passes, the pressure grows to achieve sustainable goals and prepare the local community for a future without fossil fuels.
But how do you maintain an overview and implement data-driven policies around solar energy? NEO offers the solution with Solar panels on the map.
A clear look at renewable energy in your municipality
Imagine opening an interactive map and seeing at a glance all the roofs on which solar panels have been installed. No guesswork, no outdated files, but up-to-date and accurate data that you can use immediately for policy, stimulation and awareness-raising.
Solar panels on the map makes this possible through high-level satellite imagery and smart AI technology.
With these insights, you can:
- Monitors How fast your municipality is becoming more sustainable;
- Stimulate of solar panels on rooftops that are still unused;
- Communicate with residents, stakeholders and businesses on progress and opportunities.
Why is insight crucial?
A solid step towards energy transition starts with overview and insight. Only when it is clear where solar panels are - and where they are not - can you make focused policy. Take, for instance, your sustainability targets for 2030 or 2050. To meet them, you need to know where there is still room to install solar panels. Moreover, this information helps in informing citizens: you can actively approach them or motivate them to participate in local purchasing actions or subsidies, for example.
From raw data to action-oriented policy
Many municipalities struggle with incomplete or inaccurate data on their rooftop stock. Solar panels on the map is more than a simple registration system, however. It is dynamic data that you can link to other policy and GIS applications, allowing you to really go in depth. Think of combining solar panel data with building year data of houses or the energy label. This creates an overall picture with which you can forge targeted and feasible plans - whether for a neighbourhood, a municipality or an entire city.
Ready for the future
The energy transition is not something we just "tick" and then forget about. It is an ongoing process in which we keep looking at new technologies, laws and regulations and local opportunities. By making structural use of Solar Panels on the Map, you always have up-to-date information at hand. This way, you are prepared for the latest developments and can quickly respond to new subsidy opportunities or collective purchasing offers.
Together we make a difference
Precisely because municipalities play a crucial role in the energy transition, it is important to have the right tools. Our data helps you do this: they are reliable and accurate insights you can build on.
Wondering how this works in practice or want to see how your municipality is doing?
Discover Solar panels on the map or book an online demo now.