ABOUT US
ABOUT US
ACHIEVE ZERO CARBON PERFORMANCE
Energy & Water Consultants
Achieving Zero Carbon
Background:
With many countries now committed to net zero carbon emissions by the suggested target date of 2050, we have developed a systematic approach to developing a road map for achieving near or zero carbon status. In many developing countries independence of the national grid is an emerging priority too.
The Analysis:
Making buildings and/or processes as efficient as possible using the best available technologies and practices is fundamental to working towards net zero performance. Our approach starts with identifying all opportunities for demand reduction and waste elimination. Having achieved a much lower energy and water demand that is also under good control, we can then start to match demand with available supplies from zero carbon sources. Any potential demand and supply imbalances are forecast and managed to achieve grid independence.
Grid Independence:
Illustrated is a self-generation scheme in Africa whereby 100% of the electricity power is generated by solar energy (fixed and rotating panels) integrated with battery and thermal storage to manage daytime peaks and evening usage. Major uses of electricity are operated during peak solar power production periods 10am to 2pm and building cooling powered adiabatic cooling ventilation. Water is extracted from a borehole, stored, filtered and treated to drinking water standards.
Careful load balancing ensures that the facility is 100% grid independent.
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