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| Large roof turns out to be a treasure  Frisomat, the Belgian construction company has provided its southern oriented factory roofs with green energy. 6.000 (10.000 m²) polycrystalline solar panels feed 80% of the factory energy needs to produce pre-engineered steel buildings. A strong example of ecological consciousness. Companies in the industrial business are infamous for their hunger for power. Frisomat is self-conscious on this matter. As a leader in the production of pre-engineered steel constructions, its production environment is 35.000m². The large roof turns out to be a treasure, its southern orientation is the perfect angle for solar panels. Frisomat decided to make it's production even more sustainable and ecological.The annual energy production is estimated on 1.250.000 Kwh. The same energy which 400 households require in one year. An annual CO² reduction of 372 tonnes, or the equivalent of 16.000 trees in a 53ha forest. The result : each industrial building will be produced with 80% green energy. What else does Frisomat do for the environment? Investing in solar power is the logic next step in the sustainable approach of Frisomat. Other aspects have already been made improved for the environment. Coils are carried by boat. There are no chemicals used during the production process. The light steel construction has a minimal impact on road transport. Only two persons are required to place a Frisomat pre-engineered building. The small amount of waste from the production and construction is collected and recycled. Furthermore the industrial buildings of Frisomat are 98% recyclable. write your comments about the article :: © 2011 Construction News :: home page |