Erlangen starts emission -free dismantling - a new era begins!

Erlangen starts emission -free dismantling - a new era begins!

Erlangen, Deutschland - An exciting pilot project has started in Erlangen that could revolutionize the construction industry. Here the latest Volvo cover excavator EW240 Electric MH is used to tear down the Siemens building without emission. With a weight of 26 tons and an output of 129 kW, the machine proves that the dismantling can also be designed in an environmentally friendly and efficient manner. Unlike conventional construction machines, the drive is purely electrically via a cable that is fed by an installed transformer station on the Siemens Technology Campus. This raises the demolition to a new level, since the machine can work without interruptions, in the sense of continuous progress in the industry. BI Media reports that ...

Michael Metzner from Metzner Recycling is responsible for this ambitious dismantling of 3,300 m² floor space and 24,700 m³ of building volume. The project should be completed within three months, and the goal is to win impressive 12,800 tons of mineral recycling material with a recycling rate of 96 percent. Partner companies such as Volvo Construction Equipment, Volvo Trucks, Husqvarna Construction and Robert Aebi support this sustainable initiative.

a step into the future

The switch to emission -free construction machines is viewed by Siemens as an important step to a climate -neutral company by 2030. The separate 20 KV transformer station, which was rented for the operation of the construction site, is a central component. In addition to the Volvo EW240, two Volvo Trucks electric trucks are also used, which further underlines the environmentally friendly efforts. [Volvo CE emphasizes that…] (https://www.volvoce.com/europe/en/about-us/2024/volvo40-electric-maschen-handler-s-new-standard-for-for-for-for-for-for-for-for-for

The advantages of the electrical solutions are not just an ecological nature. They offer significant reductions in noise, vibration and warmth, and work becomes more pleasant because no exhaust gases arise. So these machines are not only efficient, but also comfortable for the operators. In addition, longer maintenance intervals can be expected, which can significantly reduce operating costs. A Kleemann electric crusher system is also used on site to re-use residues.

a trend with foresight

This project in Erlangen is part of a larger trend in the construction industry. According to analyzes, the industry causes an estimated 400 tons of CO2 annually, which corresponds to about 1.1 % of global CO2 emissions. The electrification of mobile machines is regarded as essential in the fight against climate change. Leading manufacturers such as Volvo CE invest in these technologies to reduce emissions in the construction industry. Idteechex analyzes the market and found that…

with a forecast market value of $ 105 billion by 2042 and an annual growth rate of 25.6 %, it can be seen that electrical construction machines represent a promising business area. The advantages of electromobility in construction extends to health and security aspects to reducing noise pollution on construction sites.

The pilot project in Erlangen could thus be seen as a pioneer for a greener construction industry and shows how innovative technologies can be successfully implemented in practice while the ambitious climate goals are realized at the same time.