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The idea to install renewable energy sources on infrastructure is not new and may offer large scale installation. See here an approch, where solar panels are integrated into the road: https://lnkd.in/ep2raP_S

Swedish engineering consultancy Sweco aims to support Gasunie in the development of a new energy infrastructure that will enable the Dutch energy operator’s transition from the transportation of natural gas to hydrogen, CO2, renewable gas, and heat. “The market demand for renewable gas is growing and Gasunie is making significant investments in the infrastructure needed to meet that demand,” said Eugene Grüter, Business Area President, Sweco in the Netherlands. "Gasunie is in the midst of the energy transition happening across Europe – and Sweco is proud to be their long-term partner in this." Under a 10-year framework contract, Gasunie has allocated €280 million to support the partnership while Sweco has set aside €100 million, which will be evenly distributed over the period. Gasunie currently manages and maintains infrastructure for large-scale transport and storage of natural gas in the Netherlands and northern Germany, and is currently in the process of shifting from natural gas towards renewable gasses, including hydrogen. According to Sweco, approximately 1,200 kilometres of new and existing pipelines are to be prepared for hydrogen in the Netherlands, with the capacity of 3.5 GW over the next decade, in order to support the transition. Sweco intends to provide Gasunie with consultancy, engineering, and environmental studies in this ‘major infrastructure build-out’. The framework contract will allow for projects related to the energy transition, such as hydrogen transport, district heating and green gas. #cleanenergy

IS FLOATING SOLAR COMPATIBLE WITH DRY PONDS? A pond can be dry for many reasons: ☀ weather (like droughts) 🌊 natural events (like tides) ⚙ the use of the pond (like water retention ponds, hydrodams, etc.). Floating solar can meet this challenge depending on how FPV solutions and projects are engineered and implemented, from the floating platform to its anchoring. On one hand, our floating solar technology for example adapts to the water variation thanks to its flexibility. On the other hand, two teams of anchoring experts ensures the relevancy and reliability of the chosen anchoring solutions: > An R&D team specialized in the development of smart anchoring systems, > Local anchoring design engineers who focus on the specificities of each project. Water level variations where ponds are fully emptied of their water are various: from few-meter depth to a dozen-meter-depth. Take a dive in the challenges of and solutions for floating solar projects installed in such conditions in our article. 👉 https://lnkd.in/eSy7--tR #floatingsolar #watervariation #solar #renewableenergy

The near-zero concept involves designing and constructing a building where its total annual energy cost is equal to the amount of renewable energy created on the site. ⚡️🍃 #bazconstruction #baz #construction #CivilEngineering #build #ProjectManagement #ProjectPlanning

🥉 Heroes of the Sustainable Energy Transition 🌍 Renewable energy from wind 🌬️ and solar farms ☀️ plays a pivotal role in the energy transition. In discussions about this transition, many focus on the technological advancements of wind turbines 🌪️, batteries 🔋, or solar panels ☀️, often overlooking the crucial role of civil construction 🏗️. Throughout my 12 years of designing and building large-scale energy and utility projects, I've observed that civil construction usually represents the largest portion of project budgets and often takes the longest to complete. The notion that transitioning to clean energy is simply about installing the latest solar panels and battery technologies 🔋 is exciting but fails to acknowledge the journey's complexity. While installing solar panels might take a few months, constructing the necessary civil infrastructure 🛤️ and connecting these resources to the grid can take years. 💡 The reason? A significant lack of innovation in construction! 🏗 Construction workers, the vanguard of this transition, urgently need breakthroughs that not only boost their efficiency but also accelerate our progress toward a sustainable energy future. #SustainableEnergy #RenewableEnergy #CivilConstruction #ConstructionTech #EnergyTransition #SolarEnergy #WindEnergy #ConstructionInnovation #FutureOfEnergy #3DMapping #AI

🔍 Edge2020's Energy Manager, Adam Strohfeldt, presents an insightful look at the hurdles Snowy 2.0 has encountered. From unexpected setbacks, such as the tunnel boring machine, Florence, facing difficulties, to budget projections soaring beyond initial estimates, Snowy 2.0's journey has been anything but smooth. However, the resilience and innovative strategies employed are steering this pivotal project back on course towards its December 2028 completion goal. 💡 🌱 Snowy 2.0 stands as a cornerstone for Australia's energy transition, promising to bolster our renewable energy capacity and facilitate the phase-out of coal units. This 2.2GW system, with a whopping storage capacity of 350,000MWh, is set to revolutionise how we store and utilise renewable energy, ensuring reliability even during solar and wind shortfalls. 🌞💨 #EnergySector #Snowy2Update #EnergyNews #Sustainability #EnergyTransformation

The construction sector is looking towards renewable energy systems such as wind, solar and geothermal, as a means of improving energy efficiency and minimising its carbon footprint. By integrating renewable energy systems into construction activities, project managers can reduce their dependency on traditional energy sources such as fossil fuels and nuclear. In addition to integrating these into the building designs, renewable energy systems can also be used to power construction sites. Solar panels, for instance, can be installed on rooftops to generate electricity, reducing reliance on the grid and lowering long term utility costs. This can be especially beneficial for construction sites within remote areas or in areas which have limited access to traditional energy sources. To further support the sustainability outcomes aimed for by renewable energy sources, the construction sector can introduce the use of sustainable building materials such as wood, recycled steel and bamboo, which can support the buildings receive sustainability certifications such as LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) and BREEAM (Building Research Established Environmental Assessment Method). The use of renewable systems in construction has a range of far reaching benefits that extend beyond the energy savings that are experienced within the projects and buildings themselves. The use of these system can support reductions in the carbon footprint of the development projects in question, thus contributing to emissions savings which support global climate change goals. Additionally, the use of renewable energy sources can also improve the reliance and resilience of construction sites as they can leveraged as a form of backup power during emergencies. For instance, batteries or pumped hydro storage can be used as substitute for primary power sources during a power outages to ensure that buildings do not experience experience downtimes. This ensures that operations can be maintained and prevents safety hazards. A further benefit afforded by the introduction of renewable energy systems in the construction sector is that it enables job creation and stimulates economic growth. The manufacturing, installation, maintenance and operation of renewable energy systems requires the employment of a skilled workforce which can lead to job creation in local economies and contribute to more sustainable and resilient economy. #27Projects #ClimateChange #ESG #RenewableEnergy #ProjectManagement #Sustainability

GESS can redefine urban energy by turning skyscrapers into vertical batteries. Beyond energy storage, these systems might stabilize buildings during earthquakes by acting as dynamic counterweights. Did you know ancient Egyptians used similar principles in pyramid construction to distribute weight? This modern twist on an old idea could also lower real estate costs by reducing the need for expansive power plants. How might city planning evolve to incorporate these dual-function structures effectively? #UrbanInnovation #AncientTech #SustainableFuture

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