SOLVING INDUSTRY CHALLENGES

Renewable Energy

Industrial Infrastructure

Finding the right land use

Operators of industrial infrastructure are faced with a multitude of regulatory constraints, for both the day-to-day management of infrastructure and new development projects. Urban planning authorizations, respect for protected areas, environmental impact studies and site restoration on return to service all have to be taken into account and contribute to the complexity of projects and operations.  In addition to regulatory compliance, there is a constant quest for economic efficiency in vegetation maintenance. On the scale of an industrial park, optimized management of natural assets is a major cost-saving factor.

Green PRAXIS helps make the right decisions

GreenPraxis natural asset management platform enables automated pre-diagnosis of candidate sites for new projects, to rapidly assess the associated opportunities and risks. The modelling capabilities of Green Praxis enable to identify nature-based solutions and other sustainable actions that bring value to current and future sites (soil remediation, invasive species control, fire risk reduction, etc.). GreenPraxis platform enables our clients to model possibilities, develop strategies and compare them using 4 scores: costs, biodiversity, carbon sequestration, risks.

ILLUSTRATIVE USE CASE

Innovative Vegetation Management for Photovoltaics

The Challenge

With a 20-hectare, 14 MW solar plant, the goal is to reduce the cost of vegetation maintenance, minimize site contaminants, and promote biodiversity while effectively managing the vegetation.

The METHOD

A mix of plant species was carefully selected based on local pedoclimatic conditions, pollution tolerance, and capacity for phytoremediation. These species were then seeded by hydromulching to establish a slow-growing plant cover with a maximum height of under 40cm. Ground preparation involved the removal of close-cut vegetation and large debris. Special attention was given to controlling the invasive Japanese knotweed using tarpaulins after mechanical removal.

The RESULTS

The result is a reduced and more targeted maintenance, the monitoring of invasive species, faster and traceable reporting of on-site situations. Re-seeding of selected areas is planned to ensure consistent and stable vegetation management. Observations of unselected species in treated zones emphasize the importance of continued efforts to maintain control and enhance overall business sustainability.