SolarParking develops solar carports for the commercial market and often provides the complete realisation of sustainable energy solutions on parking lots. At shopping centre Het Rond in Houten, this resulted in the installation of 816 solar panels on the car park deck on the roof, with an installed capacity of 440 kWp. The generated energy will supply the parking facility and the central passage with sustainable electricity. The project shows how sustainability and real estate quality can go hand in hand to create a future-proof and attractive environment.
Bart Doornbos of Solarparking takes the audience through the story of the collaboration with Altera, which has led to a practical and scalable solution.
PROVADA winner Michel Baars: 'MOOS will become the ASML of housing construction'
Not a man of one company, but a man of movements. His strength? Not shouting from the sidelines, but starting new companies himself that set the market in motion and challenge existing systems. That's how the jury of the PROVADA Inspiration Award 2026 describes winner Michel Baars. 'Michel gives direction to our entire construction and real estate sector.'
PROVADA 2026: It's a wrap!
For three days, the real estate sector stood shoulder to shoulder at RAI Amsterdam. With a record number of visitors, a packed programme and plenty of energy, PROVADA 2026 was an edition to remember. Below, we look back at the highlights — and at the end you'll find the photos and aftermovie to relive it all.
PROVADA Inspiration Award 2026 for Michel Baars
At PROVADA 2026, the PROVADA Inspiration Award 2026 was presented to Michel Baars. The award is presented annually to an individual who realises sustainable change within the built environment through vision, courage and decisiveness. This year's presentation marks the award's fifth edition.