The Solutions Explorer lets you create alerts that match your needs. You can create several alerts and you will receive a notification each time a new Solar Impulse Efficient Solutions is labelled and matches your filters.
Your Search Alerts will show up here.
Sign in to create alerts for your filters and search terms.
Sign inDon't have an account?
Sign upApril 22, 2020
Copenhagen suburb Vallensbaek
Copenhagen
Miljoskarm independently designed and developed the manufacturing process for the first commercial noise barrier using sound-absorbing material made from recycled fiberglass.
This noise barrier was installed along the busy Sdr. Ringvej road in Vallensbæk, a suburb of Copenhagen—just a short distance from a previously installed barrier from 2016. The new installation helps reduce traffic noise in the large residential area of Højstrupparken and, during construction, also helps mitigate noise from the ongoing development of the Greater Copenhagen Light Rail.
Comparing the manufacturing processes of 100 m2 of a mainstream noise barrier construction with Miljoskarms design, the Engineering consultant COWI calculated that our solution saved 60% of the CO2 emission and 40% of the energy consumption by substituting virgin materials with upcycled waste materials. The long-term commercial benefit of Miljoskarms innovative products is the re-recyclability of our recycled insulating products.
This solution addresses the global environmental issue of the absence of recycling of exponentially increasing amounts of composite waste. Giving end-of-life wind turbine blades and other composite products a new life as acoustic insulation in noise barriers further addresses increasing noise issues when improving the quality of life in urban environments by reducing harmful noise levels. This solution constitutes a new contribution to the circular economy by replacing virgin materials with upcycled waste products that in addition may be recycled several times.
Share
The information set out above, is solely for the purposes of information and the Solar Impulse Foundation does not provide any guarantee as to its authenticity, completeness or accuracy. This information does not constitute investment advice or a recommendation to buy into, transact or to enter into any agreement with any of the parties or persons mentioned above. Potential investors or interested parties are solely responsible for their investment or business decisions and for performing any due diligence required by the circumstances. The innovator has asserted ownership of the intellectual property rights for images, videos, and content showcased above, affirming full and unrestricted usage rights, and has provided explicit permission for the Solar Impulse Foundation to publish such information designated as "public" in the application form.
