A new solar carport at Het Hofbad is generating electricity for the swimming pool while keeping the existing parking spaces available. The municipality announced the official opening on 9 November.
The roof above the two central rows of the car park contains 624 solar panels. According to the council, these can provide around 20 per cent of the pool’s total electricity consumption.
Electricity generated on site is used directly by Het Hofbad, reducing the amount drawn from the grid. Drivers also gain shelter from the weather, and charging facilities could be added in future.
The structure uses sustainably produced timber. The outer parking rows remain uncovered, following consideration of the site’s open character and comments from the surrounding area.
The municipality presents the project as a way to combine renewable energy with efficient use of limited urban space. No parking spaces were removed for the installation.
Source: Gemeente Den Haag, press release/update dated 09/11/2026.
Photo: Gemeente Den Haag.