Several alternative energy sources were considered when expanding ”Arsenalet” by 30,000 square meters to ensure increased production capacity in the coming years. The decision was made to utilize energy from geothermal wells – an emission-free, silent and renewable solution. Establishment of Norway’s largest renewable energy storage
Today, the technology park is supplied with energy from 178 energy wells, each 300 meters deep, totaling 53 kilometers. ”Sustainability and energy efficiency are always in focus to ensure efficient operation of buildings,” says Hans Petter Blokkum, Managing Director of Kongsberg Technology Park. ”The energy wells will reduce our carbon footprint and also lead to significant cost savings over time,” he says. Compared to alternative solutions, the well park will produce less noise, lower water consumption, optimi- zed operation of heat pumps, and most importantly - a low CO2 footprint.
Energy optimization of the building mass has been a focus area for KTP for a long time.
”We purchase the same amount of energy today as we did back in year 2000, but now we cover an additional 200,000 square meters,” says Blokkum.
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