Guidelines for effective plastic removal from rivers

Project objective Plastic litter is a threat to ecosystems, especially to animals higher in the food chain. Plastic litter can fall apart into microplastics. Microplastics were found in the human body and may potentially be…

Understanding the effects of floating solar panels in Andijk

Floating solar energy

Solar energy is a popular clean energy source to realise the energy transition. In the Netherlands, solar panels on roofs of houses and buildings are already commonplace. Meadows are also popular for accommodating solar panels….

Marker Wadden

Marker Wadden is an island group of nature islands located in the Markermeer. The islands are made with excess sediment from the lake bottom. They have been thoroughly investigated over the past five years (2017-2022)….

What does an aquathermal system cost?

Policy-makers, heating companies and organisations behind initiatives who want to implement aquathermal energy can now make a realistic estimate of the costs per GJ of heat supplied and carbon emissions for their aquathermal systems. Researchers…

FATracker: Deep-learning based observation of fat, oil and grease layers in wastewater pumping stations

The accumulation of floating deposits of fat, oil and grease (FOG) causes pump sump failure in many wastewater drainage systems. The configuration of pumping stations hampers the transportation of floating debris (such as oils or…

Next Generation Drought Index

The Deltares’ Next Generation Drought Index provides timely and relevant drought information for any specific sector at the local level in data scarce regions, allowing to detect drought and its sector-specific impacts and risks at…

Environmental impact of tidal power in the Eastern Scheldt Storm Surge Barrier

Tidal energy

In 2015, an array of 5 tidal turbines is installed in the Eastern Scheldt Storm Surge Barrier. To investigate the  impact of these turbines, different research projects have been set up. The aim of these…

Global modelling of tides and storm surges

Delft3D FM Suite

Extreme sea levels, caused by storms and high tides, can cause coastal flooding and erosion. With sea-level rise and climate change, low-lying areas around to world will experience increased risks. To mitigate these risks, there…

Supporting the Africa Climate Mobility Initiative

The Africa Climate Mobility Initiative (ACMI) is a joint undertaking of the African Union Commission (AUC), the United Nations, and the World Bank (WB). The ACMI is designed to support the efforts of the AUC…

Paramaribo Drainage management project

The Government of Suriname is implementing the Saramacca Canal System Rehabilitation Project (SCSRP) with a loan from the World Bank. The project aims to reduce the flood risk for people and assets in Greater Paramaribo…