Tag: The Hague

The Hague-based Skelex starts exoskeleton pilot in Westland greenhouses

Stuart Mitchell

In the Westland region, just outside The Hague, a pilot has started with exoskeletons. The pilot is an initiative of Skelex, a company based in The Hague that develops mechanical tools designed to reduce the physical strain of repetitive work and employment agency ProKonak. These exoskeletons provide support to the arms, shoulders, and lower back—areas often affected by repetitive tasks like tying plants, pruning, lifting crates, or working in squatting positions. Two models are being tested in the greenhouses. One supports workers performing overhead tasks such as tying tomato plants…

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DIOMEDEO from DMEC is helping to map the ocean environment for innovators in offshore renewable energy

Stuart Mitchell

DMEC, based in The Hague specialises in offshore renewable energy solutions such as wind, wave and offshore solar power. But with mounting political and budget challenges, the pressure is on to drive public awareness around the Blue Economy and keep the momentum going in this vital area of research. DMEC is working hard to bring increased value to the offshore renewable energy sector with new applications and research. One such project is DIOMEDEO, funded by the European Space Agency (ESA), in collaboration with EOMAP GmbH & Co. KG (DE), Crestwing (DK) and…

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World-First Law Banning Fossil Fuel Ads Survives Dutch Legal Challenge

Stuart Mitchell

In a groundbreaking move for climate action, the Dutch city of The Hague has successfully defended its pioneering law banning fossil fuel advertisements, setting a global precedent for cities aiming to curb the influence of high-carbon industries. The legislation, which came into effect on January 1, 2025, prohibits publicly and privately funded advertising for fossil fuel products and services with high carbon footprints, including petrol and diesel, aviation, and cruise ships, across public spaces like billboards and bus shelters. The court in The Netherlands has upheld the ban on fossil…

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Multi-sport field with water storage and cooling system in The Hague

Stuart Mitchell

Moerwijk, a neighbourhood in the Southwest region of The Hague is inaugurating in April 2025 the first multifunctional field of the Hague with a cooling down system and water management storage beneath the playing surface. Formed by 2 fields, it will store between 1200 and 1400 m3 water. This will create a cooling system in summer and it solves the flood problems from the past when large volumes of rain could not drain properly. Sustainable Sports Fields  Klaas Wapstra is the civil engineer and work planner working for the City…

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Wave energy converter Slow Mill successfully tested in The Hague

Stuart Mitchell

Dutch company Slow Mill Sustainable Power has successfully completed an offshore test of its wave energy converter off the coast of Scheveningen, The Hague, in early March 2025. The prototype, which captures both vertical and horizontal wave motion, has proven capable of reliably generating energy in North Sea conditions.  In addition to generating electricity, the structure also benefits the marine environment. It acts as an artificial reef, helps reduce coastal erosion, and may lower the need for costly sand replenishment by dampening wave impact. The project is supported by InnovationQuarter and…

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