{"id":4591,"date":"2017-12-13T06:00:00","date_gmt":"2017-12-13T05:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/new-stage.soltechenergy.com\/mfn_news\/soltech-energy-to-help-ekero-arena-be-off-grid-self-sufficient-electrical-consumption\/"},"modified":"2024-07-23T18:05:17","modified_gmt":"2024-07-23T16:05:17","slug":"soltech-energy-to-help-ekero-arena-be-off-grid-self-sufficient-electrical-consumption","status":"publish","type":"mfn_news","link":"https:\/\/soltechenergy.com\/en\/mfn_news\/soltech-energy-to-help-ekero-arena-be-off-grid-self-sufficient-electrical-consumption\/","title":{"rendered":"SolTech Energy to help Eker\u00f6 Arena be \u201doff grid\u201d – self-sufficient electrical consumption."},"content":{"rendered":"
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SolTech Energy has signed a lette of intent with Eker\u00f6 Arena, a notable real estate development project classed on the billion-SEK level. This initial contract outlines SolTech\u2019s participation, in cooperation with other parties, in a project undertaken to make Eker\u00f6 Arena completely energy self-sufficient with respect to both electricity and heating.<\/strong><\/p>\n

SolTech\u2019s unique building-integrated solar energy products are planned to be used in order to capitalize on their esthetic integration with roofs, facades, windows and balconies. In addition, access to solar cells of various colors can contribute further artistic enhancement<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

The Eker\u00f6 Arena project is led by Ladza Fastigheter AB and will encompass a public swimming pool, 250 residences, an ice rink, a multi-purpose arena for both sports and concerts, surface-heated football fields, an indoor ski track and a skate park. In addition, schools, hotels and restaurants are planned to be located in the area. The project is to be carried out in stages with building expected to start in 2020.<\/p>\n

Lazda Fastigheter has recently signed two letters of intent \u2013 in part with SolTech, and in part with SENS, Sustainable Energy Solutions. It marks the start of what will be a somewhat unique cooperative effort that addresses local sustainability, climate responsibility, and energy effectivization.<\/p>\n

Solar panels that become roofs, facades and windows<\/strong>
\nWith SolTech Energy\u2019s revolutionary concepts in solar cell technology that make possible fully building integrated installations, Eker\u00f6 Arena obtains both sunlight and solar protection through roofs, walls and windows \u2013 which, at the same time, turn sunlight into electricity.<\/p>\n

\u201dAll glass surfaces absorb usable solar energy,\u201d observes Stefan \u00d6lander with SolTech Energy. \u201dEker\u00f6 Arena\u2019s architecture and size clearly contribute to our being able to maximize the total number of panels on the buildings. And now, when the technology of semi-transparent and colored, thin-film solar cells definitively exists, we must realistically anticipate that more people and businesses will utilize their roofs, facades, windows and balconies to generate energy.\u201d
\nEnergy warehouses that save both heat and cold<\/strong>
\nBy making use of bedrock\u2019s intrinsic storage capacity, a natural energy source can be created. This means, for example, that the summer\u2019s heat is warehoused (in the bedrock) and can be accessed when it\u2019s needed \u2013 in winter! The reverse process is also self-evident. That is to say, when people have need of \u201dcold\u201d in the summer, they can access the warehoused lower temperature at the same time they stock the warehouse with heat \u2013 In this way, the seasons change place and everyone wins.<\/p>\n

\u201cThrough our system, we are able to heat up and cool down residences, swimming pool facilities, and schools. We do this with the surplus heat and surplus cold that result when we heat or, respectively, cool for example, ice rinks, indoor ski tracks, swimming pools, offices and artificial playing fields,\u201d explains Jan Egen\u00e4s with SENS.<\/p>\n

A perfect combination for becoming \u201doff grid\u201d<\/strong>
\nThe first step toward obtaining a structure or, as in this case, a large building complex, that is entirely self-sufficient with respect to its energy needs has now been made on behalf of Eker\u00f6 Arena\u2019s account.<\/p>\n

\u201dIt feels very satisfying that we have now written our \u2019letters of intent\u2019,\u201d states Olle Nordberg with Ladza. \u201dOur goal \u2013 which, thanks to our cooperation with SolTech Energy and SENS, is not at all unrealistic \u2013 is that we will be able to produce and store all the energy we need. In addition, we thereby create the preconditions necessary to achieving an economically sustainable project by eliminating a large part of the operational overhead. As with all decisions regarding Eker\u00f6 Arena, we strive to make smart and farsighted
\nchoices. It is in this way that one builds for the future.\u201d<\/p>\n

Stefan \u00d6lander, SolTech Energy Chairman of the Board, comments:
\n\u201dIf the high level of the climate goals cited in the Paris Agreement are to be met, then buildings of the future must be erected making use of the climate-friendly building technology that, in fact, already exists. At SolTech, we are proud over contributing to the effort of making Eker\u00f6 Arena \u201doff grid\u201d. It fits in well with our vision of creating and providing esthetically appealing solutions that work to promote and bring closer the day every building will produce more energy than it consumes.\u201d<\/p>\n

Press contacts:<\/strong><\/p>\n

SolTech Energy Sweden AB, Stefan \u00d6lander. Tel no: 070-739 80 00.
\nstefan.olander@soltechenergy.com<\/a>,\u00a0https:\/\/www.soltechenergy.com<\/a><\/p>\n

Ladza Fastigheter AB. Olle Nordberg. Tel no: 070-862 88 00
\nolle.nordberg@ladza.se<\/a>,\u00a0https:\/\/www.ladza.se<\/a><\/p>\n

SENS \u2013 Sustainable Energy Solutions AB. Jan Egen\u00e4s. Tel no: 070-593 71 38
\njan.egenas@sens.se<\/a>,\u00a0https:\/\/www.sens.se<\/a><\/p>\n

SolTech Energy in brief<\/strong><\/em>
\nSolTech Energy develops and sells building-integrated solar energy products for all forms of building structures \u2013 commercial, public and residential. The products are a part of a building\u2019s outer shell, as a roof, wall or window, containing semi-transparent solar cells for the production of electricity that simultaneously shade out solar heat. Soltech Energy Sweden AB\u00a0 (publ.) is traded on First North at Nasdaq Stockholm, under the symbol \u201cSOLT\u201d with over 12,000 shareholders. Also included in the concern are its jointly owned (51%) subsidiaries ASAB in Sweden and ASRE in China, as well as its wholly owned subsidiary Wasa R\u00f6r T Mickelsson AB. The company\u2019s Certified Advisor is G&W Fondkommission (securities broker). For more information see:\u00a0<\/em>www.soltechenergy.com<\/em><\/a>.\u00a0\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

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