{"id":9115,"date":"2024-07-31T09:03:15","date_gmt":"2024-07-31T15:03:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/grupoindustronic.com\/?p=9115"},"modified":"2025-05-19T07:38:22","modified_gmt":"2025-05-19T13:38:22","slug":"the-olympic-games-are-also-betting-on-renewable-energy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/grupoindustronic.com\/en\/the-olympic-games-are-also-betting-on-renewable-energy\/","title":{"rendered":"The Olympic Games are also betting on renewable energy"},"content":{"rendered":"

Renewable energy has gained unprecedented relevance in industrial and commercial projects, and the Olympic Games are no exception. As host cities seek to minimize their carbon footprint, the implementation of sustainable technologies has become a fundamental pillar in the organization of this global event.<\/p>\n

Paris 2024: committed to sustainability<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n

For the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, an ambitious goal has been set: 100% of the energy used in the competition venues to come from renewable sources. According to National Geographic<\/a>, this goal follows the pattern set by Tokyo in 2020, where it was achieved that all energy used in the venues would come from renewable sources.<\/p>\n

In this regard, Paris 2024 has made provision for electricity to be supplied by wind and solar farms<\/b>. On the one hand, all the venues are connected to the grid, allowing them to use renewable energy without the need for temporary diesel generators and, in turn, significantly reducing the carbon footprint.<\/p>\n

EDF has been the French electricity company selected by the organizers to be the official supplier of electricity and gas for the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games. On the one hand, they installed a 400 m\u00b2 solar power plant on the Seine River, which is mobile, floating and removable. This innovative plant produces 78 kWp of electricity<\/strong>, enough to cover the energy consumption of 94 apartments in the Olympic Village. In addition, a temporary solar plant was installed on the roof of the Village’s bus station, which contributes to the clean energy network.<\/p>\n

In addition, the Olympic Village has geothermal cooling systems instead of traditional air conditioning, which further increases energy efficiency<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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Saint-Denis Aquatic Center: renewable energy infrastructure<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n

One of the highlights of the 2024 Olympic Games is the construction of the new Saint-Denis Aquatics Center, which is part of the few new competition venues for the event. One thing that makes this element stand out is its architecture, which allows<\/strong> it to minimize energy costs<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

On the one hand, it has a roof covered with 4,680 m\u00b2 of solar panels, which provide around 20% of the venue’s electricity needs<\/strong>. On the other hand, the use of cantilevered windows allows the maximum possible amount of natural light to be captured.<\/p>\n

The Saint-Denis Aquatic Center<\/a> not only represents a significant architectural breakthrough, but also exemplifies how the integration of sustainable technologies can reduce energy consumption and promote the use of renewable energy.<\/p>\n

With its solar roof and daylight-efficient design, among other features, this venue not only minimizes energy costs, but also sets a new standard<\/strong> for future sports and commercial infrastructure.<\/p>\n

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Renewable energy in industrial and commercial projects<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n

The implementation of renewable energies in industrial and commercial projects is crucial for several reasons.<\/p>\n