The Walloon Water Company (SWDE) has chosen Solar Forest to install a wooden solar carport to cover its parking lot. This initiative reflects SWDE's commitment to sustainable development and energy consumption management.
Contributing to sustainable development
SWDE is firmly committed to reducing its environmental footprint and controlling its energy costs. The operations of water capture, pumping, and treatment represent a significant portion of its electricity costs, directly influencing water prices for consumers.
SWDE aims to reduce its energy expenditure by 15% compared to ten years ago through clean production and affordable energy consumption. As part of its environmental policy, SWDE is implementing actions to decrease consumption and shift towards low-emission sustainable alternatives.
In this context, SWDE approached Solar Forest. Solar Forest's approach, focused on green energy and the use of locally certified PEFC wood with a positive carbon footprint, aligned perfectly with SWDE's goal to adopt sustainable solutions.
Project execution by Solar Forest
For this project, Solar Forest constructed solar carports using squared and processed logs. This technique allows for the production of square-sectioned timber from round logs, offering versatility in design and construction. The rectangular elements obtained enable easy adaptation to various architectural designs while preserving the natural charm of wood.
The squared timbers underwent autoclave treatment, enhancing their resistance against fungi and insects, ensuring durability in outdoor environments, including ground contact. Classified as Class 4 wood, this demonstrates their ability to withstand harsh outdoor conditions, requiring minimal maintenance due to enhanced protection against deterioration factors.
The wood used is sourced from local forests and is PEFC certified, guaranteeing sustainable forest management. The short transport distance to Solar Forest's sawmill further reduces the carbon footprint. State-of-the-art production lines ensure precise and efficient manufacturing of wooden structures, ensuring superior quality and optimized delivery times. High-precision robotic assembly lines guarantee the accurate fabrication of each component of the solar shading structures, ensuring smooth installation and maximum structural strength.
The photovoltaic carport project covers 18 parking spaces and utilizes 140 photovoltaic panels. For its realization, 24 m³ of wood were used, achieving a power output of 62 kWp. Through this project, SWDE strengthens its commitment to a more sustainable future, benefiting from an efficient and environmentally friendly energy solution.
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