DrainTalent
Research & innovation Centre
Where innovation meets real-world application
At DrainTalent, we believe performance should be proven, not promised. At our dedicated Research & Innovation Centre in the Netherlands, located alongside our production facility, we work with independent consultants to further develop and validate our systems.
Across 11 specially designed test plots, we can compare new technologies directly against traditional methods under identical weather conditions. Results from previous research demonstrate that our systems provide improved control of rootzone moisture and temperature, contributing to healthier turf and a more stable playing surface.
Accelerating the energy transition
The Research & Innovation Centre serves as a hub for innovations that support the transition towards more sustainable energy within the sports sector.
One example is SIS Heat Dynamic, an electric pitch heating system developed to heat sports surfaces more efficiently and sustainably. Operational data from an installation at a Dutch football club has shown that the system can reduce fossil fuel consumption by up to 67% compared with traditional pitch heating systems.
The foundation for objective comparison and validation
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Diverse soil compositions
We test across a range of soil compositions representative of both professional stadiums and community sports facilities.
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Direct comparison
We quantify the impact of our vacuum drainage, subsurface irrigation and electric field heating technologies by comparing them with traditional reference systems.
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Real-time monitoring
Using sensors, we continuously monitor key parameters including moisture content, temperature, oxygen levels and infiltration rates.
From real-world data to the next generation of systems
The Research & Innovation Centre not only provides valuable insight into the performance of our current technologies but also forms the foundation for future innovation.
By continuously collecting and analysing operational data, we develop and refine solutions for drainage, irrigation and pitch heating. In this way, we ensure that our systems continue to meet the requirements of clubs and stadiums.
Visit us or get in touch
Interested in the results of our research, or would you like to see how DrainTalent and SIS Heat Dynamic work in the field? We would be delighted to welcome you to our Research & Innovation Centre.