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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

🥉 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

🌞 𝐌𝐚𝐱𝐢𝐦𝐢𝐳𝐞 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐒𝐨𝐥𝐚𝐫 𝐏𝐨𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐑𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐌𝐞𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞𝐬! 🌞 As the world shifts towards renewable energy, solar power continues to lead the way in sustainability. But did you know that the efficiency and longevity of your solar panel system heavily depend on the metal structures supporting it? In our latest blog post, we dive into metal structures' crucial role in solar panel installations. Discover: 🔹 The different types of metal structures available for various installation scenarios 🔹 Key criteria to consider when choosing the right structure for your project 🔹 The importance of accurate calculations in ensuring stability and maximizing energy capture Whether you’re a structural engineer, sustainability consultant, or solar energy professional, understanding these fundamentals is key to creating durable, efficient solar power systems that stand the test of time. 🔗 Read the full article and take your solar projects to the next level! https://lnkd.in/edpnb5WF #SolarEnergy #RenewableEnergy #Sustainability #StructuralEngineering #AdvanceDesign #SolarPanels

In May 2024, Energy Vault, a company specialising in long-duration, grid-scale energy storage, announced an exclusive global partnership with SOM. Gravity energy storage systems (GESS) hold the potential to store and supply renewable energy to the power grid safely, for long periods, and without degrading. When integrated into tall buildings, these systems can maximise sustainability, accelerate carbon payback of building construction, and lower the levelised cost of energy consumption. They can also bring sustainable energy storage to natural landscapes with minimal environmental impact. Gravity energy storage technology can be incorporated into tall buildings in urban environments and deployable structures in natural environments. GESS operates using similar principles as hydroelectric plants, which are currently the largest source of grid storage. GESS installations use surplus energy to lift heavy blocks, which creates potential energy that can later be converted into electricity when lowered to the ground. Unlike hydroelectric plans, which can only be built on specific natural sites, GESS installations can theoretically be constructed anywhere—opening up wide new possibilities for clean energy storage and distribution. #renewableenergy #GESS #gravityenergystorage #highrise #environmentalmanagement

What are the fundamental principles that electrical engineers should understand when working towards zero carbon emissions? How do these principles apply to everyday projects and decision-making processes? · Energy Efficiency: Electrical engineers can prioritize energy-efficient designs and technologies to minimize energy waste and maximize the utilization of available resources. · Renewable Energy Sources: Incorporating renewable energy sources like solar, wind, and hydropower into electrical systems can help reduce reliance on fossil fuels and decrease carbon emissions. · Carbon Footprint Reduction: Engineers can implement strategies such as carbon capture and storage, electrification of transportation, and grid optimization to reduce the carbon footprint of electrical systems and infrastructure. #Sustainability #ZeroCarbon #EnergyEfficiency #RenewableEnergy #SmartGrid #EnergyStorage #DecentralizedEnergy #Electrification #LifecycleAssessment #GreenEngineering #CleanEnergy #ElectricalEngineering #SustainableDesign #CarbonNeutral #EnvironmentalImpact

Building a 1.425GW solar plant isn't just about assembling panels—it's about strategic planning, ensuring safety compliance, and optimizing resources. Civil construction plays a vital role in turning ambitious energy projects into reality. What’s the biggest challenge you've faced in renewable energy construction? 🚧☀️ 👷♂️ #RenewableEnergy #CivilEngineering #ProjectManagement L&T Construction ACWA Power

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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

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