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🤔 Can heritage buildings achieve a 70% total energy reduction? An analysis of 6️⃣9️⃣ refurbished buildings proves that it is possible. 🔎 After collecting and documenting the buildings within two projects, Daniel Herrera, Franziska Haas, Gustaf Leijonhufvud and Alexandra Troi from the FuturHist team analysed the best practices presented in the HiBERatlas (Historical Building Energy Retrofit Atlas) available 👉https://lnkd.in/dF5dTsbd They draw some interesting conclusions in the article published in the Journal “Heritage” at MDPI 👉 https://lnkd.in/da-ZQfxx The research not only demonstrates the significant energy reduction resulting from the various measures being implemented but also highlights the practical implications of these findings. For instance, the important role of Mechanical Ventilation with Heat Recovery compared to buildings without MVHR or the positive effect of solar energy is evident in the case of PV. What else is essential to making the retrofit project successful? 📌 Teamwork, cooperation and involving the heritage authorities in the earliest stages of the project are invaluable 🤝 As the authors conclude: ✏"Complex projects require an ambitious planning team and an open-minded client, as well as a continuous process of coordination between planners and heritage authorities. Informal cooperation with heritage authorities in the early stage pays back later in the project and ensures a close cooperation within the planning team and with the users is essential for the success of complex projects". Institute for Renewable Energy – Eurac Research

Noise-barrier integrated photovoltaics for highways, railways: A German research team is field testing new module concepts that can be integrated into noise barrier walls alongside roadways or railways. The hope is that some of the designs will emerge as cost-effective, power-generating solutions for application in newly constructed soundwalls, in retrofits, or in add-on projects. #Renewables #Energy #Technology

The integration of photovoltaic technology into roadways presents a transformative opportunity for the future of energy and transportation. Imagine a world where roads not only serve as pathways for vehicles but also as powerful sources of renewable energy. 🌍🚗 Photovoltaic roads have the potential to create a vast, decentralized network of energy generation, reducing our reliance on fossil fuels and directly powering electric vehicles as they travel. This innovation could revolutionize how we approach sustainable infrastructure, offering a scalable solution to energy demands while significantly lowering carbon emissions. #RenewableEnergy #PhotovoltaicTechnology #SustainableInfrastructure #FutureOfEnergy #Innovation https://hubs.li/Q02LBrrr0

Harnessing Solar Roads: Future Potential Solar roads, once a concept relegated to the realm of science fiction, are now becoming a tangible reality with the potential to revolutionize transportation infrastructure and energy production. These innovative roadways, embedded with solar panels, offer a promising solution to the dual challenges of sustainable energy generation and efficient transportation. In this article, we explore the current advancements in solar roads technology and their future potential. Solar Roadways project in the United States, which gained widespread attention for its ambitious goal of replacing traditional asphalt roads with solar panels capable of generating clean energy. Solar road panels are typically made of tempered glass or composite materials embedded with photovoltaic cells. These cells convert sunlight into electricity, which can be used to power nearby infrastructure, such as streetlights, traffic signals, and electric vehicle charging stations. Additionally, some solar road designs incorporate heating elements to prevent snow and ice buildup, enhancing safety during winter months. Despite the technological challenges and high initial costs associated with solar roads, ongoing research and development efforts have led to significant advancements in durability, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness. Improved materials and manufacturing techniques have made solar road panels more resilient to heavy traffic, weather conditions, and wear-and-tear. Future Potential Looking ahead, solar roads hold immense potential to transform transportation infrastructure and energy systems on a global scale. Solar roads represent a promising innovation at the intersection of transportation and renewable energy. With continued investment and collaboration between government, industry, and research institutions, solar roads have the potential to pave the way towards a more sustainable and resilient future for generations to come.

𝗟𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗼𝗳 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘀𝗼𝗹𝗮𝗿 𝗽𝗮𝗻𝗲𝗹𝘀 𝗮𝗹𝗼𝗻𝗴 𝗔𝟲𝟳 𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻𝗲𝗱 Ten Brainport municipalities, the Provincie Noord-Brabant and Rijkswaterstaat have signed a letter of intent to explore solar energy generation along the A67 highway. This effort aligns with the OER program’s goal to utilize government lands for advancing climate goals and supporting Regional Energy Strategies. In the next phase the project will be focusing on location selection and community-supported design principles for a potential solar park. With approximately 18 hectares identified, the collaboration seeks to address grid capacity challenges and ensure community benefits. Read the whole article here: https://lnkd.in/eebKqVaX Gemeente Asten, Gemeente Bladel, Gemeente Deurne, Gemeente Eersel, Gemeente Eindhoven, Gemeente Geldrop-Mierlo, Gemeente Heeze-Leende, gemeente Someren, Gemeente Veldhoven, Gemeente Waalre Metropoolregio Eindhoven #solarenergy in Brainport Eindhoven

Switzerland is launching a world-first project in 2025 to install solar panels on railway tracks, transforming underutilized infrastructure into a scalable, efficient source of renewable energy. With Europe’s 200,000 km of railway tracks, covering just 10% with solar panels could power 300,000 homes annually, without the need for additional land. This innovative approach offers significant cost and land savings for governments and logistics companies, while the removable panels ensure easy railway maintenance. By minimising environmental impact and aligning with global carbon reduction targets, this project represents a major step forward in sustainable energy production. Article: https://lnkd.in/dFkf79AQ

Transforming Energy Architecture 🏙️ Imagine cities powered by smart, efficient, and sustainable energy systems. With advances in energy architecture, we’re integrating renewables like solar, wind, and geothermal into urban planning. Together, we can build communities that are cleaner, smarter, and more resilient. 💡🌱 Integration of Renewable Energy: Utilize solar, wind, and geothermal energy sources within urban infrastructure to reduce dependency on fossil fuels. Smart Energy Grids: Develop interconnected, adaptive grids that efficiently distribute energy and integrate renewable energy sources seamlessly. Energy Storage Solutions: Invest in battery technology and other storage systems to ensure consistent energy availability, even during intermittent renewable production. Energy-Efficient Buildings: Promote smart buildings equipped with energy-saving technologies, efficient HVAC systems, and optimized lighting. Electric Mobility: Expand electric vehicle infrastructure, including charging stations, to support sustainable urban transportation. Community Microgrids: Implement localized energy systems where neighborhoods generate and share renewable energy, increasing energy resilience. Green Urban Design: Incorporate energy-efficient urban planning, such as rooftop solar panels, wind turbines, and energy-generating public spaces. Smart Energy Management: Leverage IoT and AI to monitor and manage energy consumption in real-time for greater efficiency and reduced waste. Policy and Incentives: Enforce regulations and provide subsidies to encourage the adoption of renewable energy and energy-efficient technologies. Public Awareness and Engagement: Educate communities about sustainable practices and involve them in energy-saving initiatives to build collective action. 👉 Learn more at www.aepbuild.com #SmartCities #CleanEnergy #EnergyInnovation #SustainableArchitecture #UrbanPlanning #GreenBuilding #EcoFriendly #PaulAnetekhai #ArchitecturalExcellence #ConstructionLeadership #RehabAndConstruction #BuildingSolutions #CertifiedConsultant #AEPBuildingGroupLLC #ArlingtonHeights #IllinoisConstruction #ChicagoSuburbs #MidwestConstructio

Sun-Ways has a very interesting concept to make use of available land here to try to stop climate change in its tracks - literally! (Sorry I couldn't resist!) Space constraints can be a limiting factor to installing #renewables - the rub is that urban areas that have the least space for #energy-generating #solarpanels tend to use the most power. I'm not sold on the cost-effectiveness just yet - I'm showing approximately $37/watt to install the first 18 kW project. (For point of comparison, today's large, utility-scale solar projects are often built for under $1/watt). But I love the creative thinking! #renewableinfrastructure #energytransition https://lnkd.in/gxKezU2j

"To some extent, on the other end, that’s just a one-way relationship but once you start to change the mixture of the grid to have more intermittent resources, distributed energy resources, solar panels on the roof, batteries as part of that architecture, there can now be a two-way relationship between the grid and the consumers or the demand, if you will, such that those resources can actually become grid-level resources." https://ed.gr/eaa9i