{"id":16057,"date":"2020-09-12T09:09:43","date_gmt":"2020-09-12T09:09:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ecotality.com\/?p=16057"},"modified":"2020-09-15T16:22:30","modified_gmt":"2020-09-15T16:22:30","slug":"norwegian-design-displays-the-future-of-solar-powered-factories","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ecotality.com\/norwegian-design-displays-the-future-of-solar-powered-factories\/","title":{"rendered":"Norwegian Design Displays the Future of Solar Powered Factories"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"16057\" class=\"elementor elementor-16057\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-88f08f2 lead-section elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"88f08f2\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container 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href=\"https:\/\/ecotality.com\/norwegian-design-displays-the-future-of-solar-powered-factories\/#The-Role-of-Solar\" title=\"The Role of Solar\">The Role of Solar<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/ecotality.com\/norwegian-design-displays-the-future-of-solar-powered-factories\/#More-Than-Just-a-Green-Building\" title=\"More Than Just a Green Building\">More Than Just a Green Building<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-ca3eec6 right-column\" data-id=\"ca3eec6\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d091abe author-bio elementor-widget elementor-widget-shortcode\" data-id=\"d091abe\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"shortcode.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-shortcode\"><script type=\"application\/ld+json\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t{\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t  \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\/\",\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t  \"@type\": \"Person\",\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t  \"name\": \"Aniket\",\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t  \"url\": \"https:\/\/ecotality.com\/author\/aniket\/\",\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t  \"image\": \"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/324fd7f9d0b3e667f7223919e56f046a?s=96&d=mm&r=g\",\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t  \"jobTitle\": \"Author\"  \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/script><p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"author-bio-avatar\" src=\"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/324fd7f9d0b3e667f7223919e56f046a?s=50&amp;d=mm&amp;r=g\" alt=\"Aniket\" width=\"50\" height=\"50\" \/><\/p><p class=\"author-bio-text\"><span class=\"written-by-text\">Written by<\/span> <span class=\"job-title\">qualified solar engineer<\/span> <span class=\"author-name\">Aniket<\/span><span class=\"written-by-period\">.<\/span> <span class=\"last-updated-text\">Last updated:<\/span> <time datetime=\"2020-09-15 16:22:30\">September 15, 2020<\/time><\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-4caed31 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"4caed31\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-b3770e9\" data-id=\"b3770e9\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5ff3f74 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5ff3f74\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The word \u2018factory\u2019 often evokes images of large, dull buildings. A Norwegian furniture factory is about to shatter that image with their new factory design. The design involves abundant greenery surrounding the building, but more importantly \u2013 a sustainable design that employs 1,200 solar panels churning out 250,000 kWh to power the operations.<\/p>\n<p>The company, named \u2018Vestre\u2019 has planned to create a hypermodern and sustainable manufacturing facility located in 74 acres of greenery. The building, titled \u2018The Plus,\u2019 will be designed by Danish architectural firm Bjarke Ingels Group (BIG) and is touted to achieve BREEAM Outstanding \u2013 the highest environmental certification of the Nordic region. The new factory will help Vestre cut their carbon emissions by a laudable 50%.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The-Role-of-Solar\"><\/span>The Role of Solar<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/ecotality.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Image-\u2013-Planned-design-of-\u2018The-Plus\u2019.webp 740w,https:\/\/ecotality.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Image-\u2013-Planned-design-of-\u2018The-Plus\u2019-300x146.webp 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 740px) 100vw, 740px\" type=\"image\/webp\"><img src=\"https:\/\/ecotality.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Image-\u2013-Planned-design-of-\u2018The-Plus\u2019.jpg\" height=\"360\" width=\"740\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ecotality.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Image-\u2013-Planned-design-of-\u2018The-Plus\u2019.jpg 740w, https:\/\/ecotality.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Image-\u2013-Planned-design-of-\u2018The-Plus\u2019-300x146.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 740px) 100vw, 740px\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-16064 sp-no-webp\" alt=\"Planned design of \u2018The Plus\u2019\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"  > <\/picture><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Planned design of \u2018The Plus\u2019 (source &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/vestre.com\/news\/vestre-plans-to-build-the-worlds-most-environmentally-friendly-furniture-factory-in-norway\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Vestre<\/a>)<\/p>\n<p>The planned design of the new factory involves installing 1,200 solar PV panels on the roof. Installed at the <a href=\"https:\/\/ecotality.com\/what-direction-should-solar-panels-face\/\">optimum orientation<\/a>, these panels will generate a total of 250,000 kWh of emission-free energy every year.<\/p>\n<p>Coupled with heat exchangers and geothermal wells, this will reduce the building\u2019s greenhouse gas emissions by at least 50% as compared to conventional factories of similar size. Besides this, the building will also recycle and reuse 90-95% of the water used in production.<\/p>\n<p>The factory will also use electric trucks from Tesla for logistics requirements. Combined, the solar panels and other energy efficiency measures make the building\u2019s energy requirements 90% lower than conventional buildings of a similar size.<\/p>\n<p><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/ecotality.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Image-\u2013-Diagram-Showing-Solar-Panels-Powering-Production-and-Electric-Trucks.webp 740w,https:\/\/ecotality.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Image-\u2013-Diagram-Showing-Solar-Panels-Powering-Production-and-Electric-Trucks-300x146.webp 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 740px) 100vw, 740px\" type=\"image\/webp\"><img src=\"https:\/\/ecotality.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Image-\u2013-Diagram-Showing-Solar-Panels-Powering-Production-and-Electric-Trucks.jpg\" height=\"360\" width=\"740\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ecotality.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Image-\u2013-Diagram-Showing-Solar-Panels-Powering-Production-and-Electric-Trucks.jpg 740w, https:\/\/ecotality.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Image-\u2013-Diagram-Showing-Solar-Panels-Powering-Production-and-Electric-Trucks-300x146.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 740px) 100vw, 740px\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-16065 sp-no-webp\" alt=\"Diagram Showing Solar Panels Powering Production and Electric Trucks\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"  > <\/picture><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Diagram Showing Solar Panels Powering Production and Electric Trucks (source \u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theplus.no\/en\/goals#vestre-will-inspire-others-to-take-part-in-the-green-shift\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Vestre<\/a>)<\/p>\n<p>The Plus\u2019s design has thus managed to achieve a rating of A in <a href=\"https:\/\/ec.europa.eu\/energy\/topics\/energy-efficiency\/energy-efficient-buildings_en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">energy efficiency<\/a> (G being the lowest and A being the highest).<\/p>\n<p>For this reason, Vestre mentions the upcoming factory building as \u2018Paris-proof&#8217;, meaning it will meet all the requirements set out in the Paris Agreement\u2019s climate accord.<\/p>\n<h3>Norway\u2019s Renewable Landscape<\/h3>\n<p>Norway has been leading the renewable energy charge for quite a while now. It is Europe\u2019s largest hydropower nation and has over 90% of its energy come from hydro energy. Despite that, the nation has made significant progress in solar energy.<\/p>\n<p>Being located closer to the Northern pole than most countries on the planet, Norway has limited solar resources. However, it is one of the notable manufacturers of solar power equipment, from cell wafers to solar panels.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"More-Than-Just-a-Green-Building\"><\/span>More Than Just a Green Building<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/ecotality.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Image-\u2013-The-Plus\u2019s-Rooftop-Section.webp 740w,https:\/\/ecotality.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Image-\u2013-The-Plus\u2019s-Rooftop-Section-300x146.webp 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 740px) 100vw, 740px\" type=\"image\/webp\"><img src=\"https:\/\/ecotality.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Image-\u2013-The-Plus\u2019s-Rooftop-Section.png\" height=\"360\" width=\"740\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ecotality.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Image-\u2013-The-Plus\u2019s-Rooftop-Section.png 740w, https:\/\/ecotality.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Image-\u2013-The-Plus\u2019s-Rooftop-Section-300x146.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 740px) 100vw, 740px\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-16066 sp-no-webp\" alt=\"The Plus\u2019s Rooftop Section\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"  > <\/picture><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">The Plus\u2019s Rooftop Section (source \u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theplus.no\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Vestre<\/a>)<\/p>\n<p>Vestre\u2019s plan to build what they term \u2018the world\u2019s most environmentally friendly factory\u2019 comes with a fivefold objective.<\/p>\n<p>Along with aiming to build a sustainable building, it also aims to create a space that attracts tourists from all over the world in their 74-acre public park and visitor center. This 30-hectare park will be filled with elements of Nordic culture as well as adventure. Imagine camping in thoughtfully designed natural space &#8211; you can even use <a href=\"https:\/\/ecotality.com\/best-solar-generators\/\">solar camping gear<\/a> for a complete emission-free camping experience.<\/p>\n<p>The factory campus will not only allow visitors to enjoy the green campus surrounding the facility, but also experience the factory itself. Covered with transparent glass panels from all sides, visitors can roam around the facility and are able to view the production procedures. Visitors can also visit the rooftop space, which is said to be another unique experience in itself.<\/p>\n<p>The new design also aims to inspire more people to engage in the \u2018green shift\u2019 by catering for school visits to the sustainable facility.<\/p>\n<p>The new facility will create between 30 and 70 new jobs and according to the company, will be a model for inclusive workplaces.<\/p>\n<p>The building is designed by <a href=\"https:\/\/big.dk\/#projects\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Bjarke Ingels Group (BIG)<\/a>, who has also designed the Google Headquarters, and has respectable experience in designing energy efficient buildings.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-adaee28 references-section elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"adaee28\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-fae992a\" data-id=\"fae992a\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-63ba581 references-heading elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"63ba581\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">References<\/h4>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2c63eaf references elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2c63eaf\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ol>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/big.dk\/#projects\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Bjarke Ingels Group<\/a> &#8211; BIG<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.innovasjonnorge.no\/en\/start-page\/invest-in-norway\/industries\/energy--environment\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Energy and Cleantech in Norway<\/a> &#8211; Innovasjonnorge<\/li>\n<\/ol>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-513533f post-rating-section elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"513533f\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-72f6be6\" data-id=\"72f6be6\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f32531a post-rating elementor-widget elementor-widget-shortcode\" data-id=\"f32531a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"shortcode.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-shortcode\"><!-- Rate my Post Plugin --><div  class=\"rmp-widgets-container rmp-wp-plugin rmp-main-container js-rmp-widgets-container js-rmp-widgets-container--16057 \"  data-post-id=\"16057\">    <!-- Rating widget -->  <div class=\"rmp-rating-widget js-rmp-rating-widget\">          <p class=\"rmp-heading rmp-heading--title\">        We hope you liked this article. 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