Vattenfall is to show off initiatives for cutting CO2, improving biodiversity, and strengthening the circular economy of turbines during wind farm construction at Wind Energy Hamburg next week.
One focus of Vattenfall’s presentation is on the Bruzaholm onshore wind farm under construction in southern Sweden.
This site is an example of how CO2 emissions are minimised at every construction step, Vattenfall said.
This is most evident in the use of eco-concrete for the foundations, which releases 40% less CO2 during production than conventional concrete, it said.
Other initiatives include expanding the recycling of turbine components beyond rotor blades, improving marine and terrestrial biodiversity, and using low carbon steel and other sustainable materials in the construction of wind farms.
Acting head of Vattenfall’s offshore wind activities Samira Barakat said: “Effective measures to improve biodiversity and reduce the environmental carbon footprint are a priority for Vattenfall.
“They play an increasingly important role from the planning to the construction and operation of our wind farms.
“Therefore, we attach particular importance to these topics at our booth. We look forward to talking to our visitors about this.
“We also want to use the trade fair to meet people who want to get involved in the field of renewable energies and to introduce them to our company.
“There is a great need for skilled workers to develop new ecological and innovative technical solutions for future energy systems.”
In addition, Vattenfall offers a special forum at the trade fair with the Women Networking Event, especially for female professionals to expand networks that promote their careers.
Visitors will find Vattenfall in Hall B6, Stand 339.