New energy storage oslo construction site

Does Oslo need better energy management?

To continue the electrification of these sectors, Oslo needs better energy planning and management to ensure that the city has sufficient grid capacity and alternative energy sources to fulfil the transition. Energy management is needed at both the micro level – construction site or charging station – and the macro level – city and region.

Does Oslo have an electricity grid?

“Oslo has quite a developed electricity grid,” says Mortensen. “This might not be the case for other cities.” Detailed planning of the demonstration site is required, including forward thinking for future developments to use the large amount of electricity used on the construction site.

Can Oslo achieve a net zero transition by 2030?

Electricity grid performance and energy management is key for Oslo to achieve its net zero transition by 2030. This pilot will focus on supporting emissions-free energy supply to construction machinery and Heavy-Duty Vehicles (HDVs), sectors that are expected to be challenging to electrify.

Is Olav Vs gate an emission-free construction site?

Six additional major cities in Norway have recently committed to the same goals as Oslo. Nonetheless, the pilot project in Olav Vs gate demonstrates to the industry that an emission-free construction site is feasible and will become the future standard. The city has been utilizing its purchasing power as a strategic tool to move ahead.

Why is Oslo a leader in decarbonizing the construction industry?

Additionally, workers reported improved communication on site as a result of lower noise levels and the working environment also felt a lot safer. Oslo aspires to be a global leader in decarbonizing the construction industry. At the moment, the construction industry accounts for more than 10% of global greenhouse gas emissions.

Will Olav V Street be a zero-emissions construction site?

Soon, Olav V Street will be full of trees and people enjoying the outdoors. But unlike many other works to transform streets into places for people, the process for this site has been clean, green, quiet and has laid down the groundwork for more cities to consider their own zero-emissions construction sites.