PROJECTS

At Plant-e, we develop innovative solutions to restore vulnerable natural areas and improve water management. Our plant-powered sensors enable live data collection on soil moisture, water flow, and restoration processes in peatlands.

We collaborate with partners like Natural England and have installed our sensors in locations including the Cairngorms National Park, the North Pennines, and the Liffey Head Bog in Ireland. This technology provides managers with immediate insight into the condition of the landscape, enabling them to intervene more quickly and effectively.

And we're not just active in the UK and Ireland—we're also deploying our technology in the Netherlands. In collaboration with the ENK Groen en Golf (Green and Golf Association), we're transforming golf course greens, using plant-powered sensors to contribute to sustainable maintenance and energy-conscious monitoring of the course.

Our projects demonstrate how technology and nature reinforce each other. By using smart measurement and sharing data, we make a difference for climate resilience, biodiversity, and sustainable land use.

Together with nature organizations, governments, and local communities, we are building peatlands and landscapes that are resilient in a changing climate and remain valuable for future generations.

Joe Crowley (BBC) and Emma from Natural England show our innovative technology in action at BBC CountryFile


PROJECTS – OVERVIEW 

Big news from the Cairngorms! Plant-e's SensorSticks are now installed in the Cairngorms National Park, one of the UK's most iconic landscapes and a leading region for peatland restoration.The Park has vast expansions of blanket bog, providing vital carbon storage, water regulation and habitats to support […]
Last month, Plant-e's SensorSticks were installed across these sites as part of a mid-scale trial, bringing cutting-edge monitoring to two of England's model peatland restoration projects. We are so proud to be working with Natural England on two of their flagship restoration site: Bolton Fell Moss […]
Plant-e has completed the first of its demonstrations in Dublin Ireland, together with National Parks and Wildlife Service, Ireland's nature conservation agency. A total of 10 Plant-e groundwater-level SensorSticks were installed to monitor groundwater level fluctuations at Liffey Head Bog to monitor the site's hydrology. These Sensor Sticks […]
North Pennines National Landscape Sensor Stick 2
North Pennines, June 16th, 2025 – A new milestone in ecological innovation has been reached with the successful installation of two autonomous water-level and temperature sensors powered by living plants in the North Pennines. This pioneering project is a collaboration between Plant-e and the North Pennines […]
For the Golf and Sustainability Enthusiasts, Plant-e, in collaboration with De Enk Groen & Golf, proudly presents a groundbreaking project that's changing the game. Golf, a sport of precision and passion, has long been associated with expansive, meticulously maintained landscapes. However, behind the scenic beauty lies an […]
Plant-e is currently setting up a pilot project for wireless water level measurement in a peat area in Sumatra.
“The Plant-e system has proven to be not only very durable, but also very reliable.” – Waterboard de Dommel In collaboration with Waterboard De Dommel, Plant-e conducted field tests at three locations in NoordBrabant to validate the final design of Plant-Microbial Fuel Cells (P-MFCs) in the form […]
The installation of the P-MFCs at three locations of South Holland was initiated to not only demonstrate the capabilities of P-MFCs to power IoT devices throughout the year, but also answer some practical questions. With the support of Hoogheemraadschap Delfland, three locations in the region of […]
In 2021 we started developing smart tree containers. In collaboration with the company Van den Berk tree nurseries, known throughout Europe, 6 large tree containers have been placed on the experimental outdoor area of ​​Plant-e. The tree containers have two compartments. In the top compartment […]
The project combines a network of Plant-e lighting with a rainwater basin to improve water storage in the city while creating a pleasant place for recreation. A man-made basin was dug at the end of the Østervold, Randers, Denmark in 2021 to serve as rainwater retention […]
Imagine: In the evening you walk through a park, surrounded by enchanting lighting that responds to your presence. This park has been a reality in Rotterdam since November 18, 2019.
Bloompark 1.0 A Plant-e system was installed in the Bloom Park in Slough Borough Council, England in 2018. Due to the rainy climate in England, the groundwater level there is high, which makes the country an ideal place to apply Plant-e systems. With this […]
In May 2018, a Plant-e system was installed in the Food Park in The Hague, including a revised lighting application. Together with Ermi van Oers from Nova Innova, we have created a system that responds to the presence of visitors. When visitors step on special tiles, […]
Partner: NIOO-KNAW The roof garden on the NIOO-KNAW building has served as a permanent outdoor research location since the start of Plant-e in 2009. The NIOO-KNAW was our first research partner, and still is. All the research they have made possible for Plant-e is very valuable. It […]
In 2016, the Kerckebosch district development company had a 100m2 modular Plant-e system installed on the schoolyard of the Christian College Zeist. Together with an intelligent solar panel, also called a sunflower PV, and an energetic energy floor, electricity is generated here for a Wi-Fi point for the […]
We installed a system in 2016 in the wet nature garden on the campus of Wageningen University, close to the Plant-e nursery. This wet nature garden has a groundwater level +/-20cm below ground level. This is ideal for generating plant current. This small wet nature garden is […]

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