Construction vehicles and equipment are rapidly going electric, and Volvo Construction Equipment is a major purveyor of electric equipment—so it’s not surprising to find that a construction site in Stockholm is a testing ground for sustainable construction technologies.
A construction site in Slakthusområdet, a former meat-packing district in central Stockholm that has recently been rejuvenated as a trendy nightlife destination, has reached a milestone: 50% of its operations are now performed by electric equipment.
Volvo CE electric machines in use on the project include two EC230 Electric crawler excavators and an L120H Electric Conversion wheel loader. These are supported by two Volvo electric trailer trucks.
“The first phase [of the project] showed the effectiveness of electric machines in performing tasks while significantly reducing CO₂ emissions,” said Fredrik Tjernström, Head of Electromobility Solutions Sales at Volvo CE. In the next phase of the project, which is scheduled for completion in 2025, Volvo aims to reduce emissions even further, reaching target of 3.5 tonnes of CO₂ per SEK 1 million in turnover. “This is a dramatic decrease on the 11 to 29 tons typically emitted in similar projects.”
The city of Stockholm has set a goal of becoming climate-positive by 2030.
“This proactive approach creates a ripple effect throughout the entire value chain, pushing all stakeholders to explore new possibilities and expand the boundaries of what can be achieved in sustainable construction,” said Anna Göransdotter, Project Manager at construction company Skanska.
Source: VolvoCE
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