Stockholm progresses with electric construction site
The redevelopment of the ‘Slakthusområdet’ or meat processing area in the centre of Stockholm is a testing ground for more sustainable construction. Just two years ago, 10 per cent electric operation was an ambitious target for the construction site.
Today, that target has risen to 50 per cent, with even more electric machines from Volvo CE being used, including two Volvo EC230 Electric crawler excavators and an L120H Electric Conversion wheel loader. They are also supported by two electric Volvo trailer trucks.
The project initially began in the summer of 2024 and is scheduled for completion in 2025. Volvo writes that the aim of the newest phase of the project is to reduce emissions even further by going under the target of 3.5 tonnes of CO₂ per SEK 1 million turnover. “This is a dramatic decrease on the 11 to 29 tons typically emitted in similar projects,” the vehicle manufacturer explains.
Anders Österberg, Deputy Mayor of Stockholm and chair of the City Development Committee said: “In the City of Stockholm, we recognize the vital role we must play in accelerating the transition to fossil-free construction sites. The City of Stockholm has a goal of becoming climate positive by 2030.”
“The first phase showed the effectiveness of electric machines in performing tasks while significantly reducing CO₂ emissions,” explained Fredrik Tjernström, Head of Electromobility Solutions Sales at Volvo CE. Anna Göransdotter, Project Manager at Skanska added that she hopes that the project will be adapted in other areas as well: “This proactive approach creates a ripple effect throughout the entire value chain, pushing all stakeholders to explore new possibilities and expand the boundaries of what can be achieved in sustainable construction.”
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