Solar energy in Walibi Belgium parking lot

After taking action to reduce and improve the energy efficiency of the Aqualibi enclosure, the Park has increased its production of renewable electricity. New photovoltaic panels have been installed on the shades covering the redeveloped 15,700 m² parking lot.

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15,700 m² of photovoltaic shading

In 2023, 3.5 MWp (megawatt-peak) of photovoltaic panels were added to the current output of around 0.5 MWp (spread across several buildings in the park). A system of photovoltaic shades covers the redeveloped parking lot. Aqualibi plans to use all this power for its own needs.

Mitigating climate change...

The production of renewable energy meets the challenge of mitigating climate change. By consuming electricity produced locally from renewable sources, the park limits the use of more carbon-intensive electricity and thus its greenhouse gas emissions. In 2022, 27% of Belgium's electricity consumption was still based on fossil gas, bringing the kilowatt-hour consumed to 220 grams of carbon equivalent. In France, the carbon content per kilowatt-hour was 52 grams of carbon equivalent in 2022.

... and adapting to climate change.

In addition to limiting global warming, the installation of shading systems in the parking lot helps to adapt the park to climate change. Today, all actions taken are in line with the Paris agreements to limit global warming to 1.5°C. Nevertheless, the climate is set to warm by around 1.5°C, and we need to adapt to these future conditions. This is why the shaded car parks provide shade during hot spells. What's more, the ground of the parking lot is totally permeable to encourage the infiltration of rainwater, thus recharging drinking water resources and limiting the risk of flooding.

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