Pilot project: reusing secondary substation buildings
As part of our efforts to reduce environmental impact, Vattenfall Eldistribution will test circular construction and reuse of existing secondary substation buildings.
Vattenfall Eldistribution owns thousands of secondary substations and is constantly reinvesting to ensure stable electricity delivery.
However, new constructions have a significant climate and environmental impact.
Reusing and upgrading existing buildings instead of constructing new secondary substations is a more complex process. It requires experience, collaboration, problem-solving skills, and proper documentation. Additionally, there is a lack of clear strategy for reuse when planning new secondary substations.
To address these issues, a pilot project was launched in early 2024 to explore the reuse of secondary substation buildings. The project involves seven secondary substations and focuses on gathering insights into environmental, economic, and organisational factors. Continuous evaluation will help develop guidelines and criteria to support future circular construction initiatives.
More about circularity
The transition to a circular economy is an opportunity, and renewable energy is an important piece of the puzzle in driving the circular economy forward.
Transform to a more circular business
Circularity is essential to securing future resource needs, reducing costs, and achieving our sustainability targets.
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