Construction vehicles and equipment are rapidly going electrified, and Volvo Construction Equipment is a major tester of electrical equipment—so it's no surprise to find that the construction site in Stockholm is a testing ground for sustainable construction technology.
The construction site in Slakthusområdet, a former meatpacking area in the center of Stockholm that has recently been renovated as a trendy nightlife area, has reached a milestone: 50% of its work is now done by electronics.
Volvo CE electric equipment used in this project includes two EC230 Electric crawler loaders and an L120H Electric Conversion wheel loader. These are supported by two Volvo electric trailer trucks.
“First stage [of the project] it has demonstrated the efficiency of electric machines in carrying out tasks while significantly reducing CO₂ emissions,” said Fredrik Tjernström, Head of Electromobility Solutions Sales at Volvo CE. In the next phase of the project, scheduled for completion in 2025, Volvo aims to reduce emissions even further, reaching a target of 3.5 tons of CO₂ per SEK 1 million in revenue. “This is a dramatic reduction from the 11 to 29 tons typically produced in similar projects.”
The city of Stockholm has set itself the goal of having a good climate by 2030.
“This proactive approach creates a ripple effect throughout the value chain, pushing all stakeholders to explore new opportunities and expand the boundaries of what can be achieved in sustainable construction,” says Anna Göransdotter, Project Manager at construction company Skanska.
Source: VolvoCE