tlas Copco ZBC energy storage system has been running emission-free on a construction site in Oslo, Norway. Atlas Copco’s ZBC 250-575 energy storage system has been delivering the necessary energy to reline 2,400 meters of pipeline at a residential neighbourhood in Kruttverkveien, in the greater Oslo area.
The power grid available on site would not have been enough to cover the load profile of the worksite, which comprises the daily use of two electric excavators, among other machinery. To make up for that deficit and comply with environmental regulations, instead of relying on more traditional diesel-driven alternatives, a battery-based energy storage system manages the energy input provided by the grid and a hydrogen fuel cell, making sure the load demand is covered.
The construction sector alone is responsible for over 10% of global greenhouse gas emissions. When considering CO2 emissions from energy use, the industry accounts for a staggering 38% of global emissions. In Norway, the goal is to lead the world in decarbonizing the construction industry. While construction in Oslo accounts for 7% of the city’s total emissions, it still has a significant impact on local air and noise pollution.
To address this, Oslo has set a target for all municipal construction sites to be zero-emission by 2025, and for all construction work, public or private, to be zero-emission by 2030. Six of Norway’s largest cities have also committed to the same goals. Thanks to Norway’s electricity grid, which is made up from 98% renewable energy, mostly from hydropower, the country is an ideal testing ground for emission-free sites. While Oslo has taken the lead, it has been quickly followed by Copenhagen and Helsinki, which have also implemented zero-emission construction sites. Although the construction industry has a reputation for being resistant to change, driven more by lowering costs than reducing greenhouse gas emissions, the introduction of next-generation fuel-free solutions is changing the game, transforming the approach to power supply.
The Atlas Copco ZBC 250-575 is an Energy Storage System is designed to meet the requirements for off and on grid applications. Ideal for renewable power plants. Based in lithium ion batteries, this portable product is ready to supply power in the most demanding situation, working in island mode, hybrid solution together with a diesel generator or in parallel with more ESS. A greener solution for a more efficient performance.
The 10 ft container for Energy Storage System is designed to meet the requirements for off and on grid applications. Ideal for renewable power plants. Based in lithium ion batteries, this portable product is ready to supply power in the most demanding situation, working in island mode, hybrid solution together with a diesel generator or in parallel with more ESS.
A greener solution for a more efficient performance.
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