A sound separates the construction site 800 meters above sea level from other construction sites. Or, rather, the lack of sound. Because here by Lake Svartavatnet in the high mountains of Masfjorden in Nordhordland, petrol or diesel engines are not allowed. Everything must be electric. – It is quite difficult to achieve. First of all, we need to have enough current to charge everything. It requires planning and willingness among all who participated. That’s according to Rolf Dale, executive vice president of Mesta. They were the ones who were commissioned by the power company Eviny. Under the assumption of all-electric operation. – We feel we can make it happen. I think this is the future! Rolf Dale, Executive Vice President Contracts and Production Efforts, Mesta. Photo: Oddgeir Øystese / news Special solutions and large investments Around 16 percent of Norwegian climate emissions come from the construction industry. At the dam reinforcement in Stølsheimen in Nordhordland, they cut around 65 per cent of their emissions. Only the most environmentally friendly solutions are accepted. Some equipment is specially purchased. Anna is specially designed for the mission in Høgfjellet. Today, Jan Otto Midttun in OH Betong is testing out an electric crane for the first time. And the concrete trucks are running fast. Jan Otto Midttun tests out a newly developed electric concrete crane. Photo: Oddgeir Øystese / news A fully charged battery is needed to get from the base in Indre Arna, up the mountain in Masfjorden, and back. – It seems to work very well! The equipment is brand new. We have invested in it because we believe that more and more people are asking for the most climate-friendly solutions. The construction area receives electricity directly from the high-voltage pylons. Photo: Oddgeir Øystese Pilot project Førebels, there are few private actors who are willing to pay the price for the most environmentally friendly solutions. Eviny has calculated that the climate requirement will cost them around NOK 3.5 million. The total price for upgrading the dam is approximately NOK 60 million. They think it’s worth it. – As a large producer of renewable energy, we ourselves have a responsibility to lead the way with good climate solutions, says CEO Ragnhild Janbu Fresvik. She calls the work in the mountain home a pilot project, and says there is a lot to learn. – It is important to involve and make demands on subcontractors. Then you get a surprising amount. Ragnhild Fresvik in Eviny at the construction site. Photo: Oddgeir Øystese / news It’s Dale i Mesta co-author. – We learn a lot for the future. There will be many such projects, both in the high mountains and in the lowlands. At Svartavatnet, construction work will continue until next autumn. Without the sound of diesel engines.
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Paying millions to cut emissions on construction sites – news Vestland
