"I love Modvion - We build wind turbine towers. In wood"

2022-10-10 00:13:05

The futureThe productThe companyThe projectsMenyThe futureThe productThe companyThe projectsNews & PressInvestorsCareersMenyNews & PressInvestorsCareersWe build wind turbine towers. In wood.Modvion accelerates the transition to renewable energy and materials by building wind turbine towers made from laminated wood – nature’s own carbon fibre. How it works Hey! We’re working on a tower for a commercial wind turbine that will reach 150 metres. Find out more about our tallest project to date..elementor-1592 .elementor-element.elementor-element-643f47b > .elementor-background-overlay{background-color:rgba(20,20,20,0.2);}About the productWe’re bringing to market the next generation of tall towers in engineered wood, nature’s own carbon fibre.– Otto Lundman, CEO, Modvion Wooden wind turbine towers are the solution to near future problems. The ProblemOur SolutionLow towers – low revenuesTaller towers capture stronger winds. So why not make them tall?High towers – high revenuesStronger winds and larger turbines produce more energy at lower cost.The equation for wind power is quite simple: Bigger is better. To be able to harness more wind energy at a cheaper price one of the best ways to reduce cost is to build taller.  The winds are stronger, the turbine becomes more effective and the energy produced is more cost-efficient.But with higher towers come big challenges – in production, transport and assembly – that the industry needs to overcome. That’s where Modvion comes in. We have the solution and the know-how to build tall wind power towers made of wood.Challenging transportationsConventional tall towers are difficult, if not impossible, to transport.Ordinary transportationModvion use standard roads for transportation.As wind towers have risen above 100 metres in height, transportation poses considerable problems, not least that the base diameters exceed the limit for transport width in most parts of the USA and the EU. Our modular concept means the towers are delivered to site in – tada – modules! A bit like IKEA for wind turbine towers.Heavy constructionsSteel and concrete are strong materials, but heavy. Reduced weightLVL (Laminated Veneer Lumber) is light and strong. Wood is stronger than steel at the same weight. A tall tower in steel becomes so heavy it needs additional strength just to carry its own weight. More strength means more material and higher costs. Using wood is the solution to this problem. Modvion’s towers reduce the total weight by approximately 30% compared to a traditional tower. Cost limits the heightTowers are not built at optimal height as height is associated with high costs.Now, it's profitable to go highThe higher the tower the more cost efficient it is to build in wood.Although the market would like to build taller towers, the cost of building tall towers in traditional materials is too expensive. The extra height squeezes the margins to the point that energy producers end up choosing shorter, less-efficient, towers.Our solution uses engineered wood that is lighter although as strong as steel. That means extra height no longer comes with expensive reinforcements or maintenance. Building higher finally becomes both more efficient and cost-effective. In fact, using a wooden modular solution only becomes more beneficial the higher you go.CO2-intensive materialsSteel and concrete are responsible for 15% of global CO2 emissions.Enhanced sustainabilityModvion captures 2 000 tons of CO2 per 150 meter tower (Modvion/RISE).Modvion towers are built from laminated wood, making the CO2 emissions for the tower component negative. Meaning our towers reduce the carbon footprint for the whole turbine by more than 25%. Conventional towers make up the biggest share of CO2 emissions from wind power. With steel and concrete responsible for 15% of global CO2 emissions*, changing from these emission-intensive materials has a huge impact.The life cycle emissions from a 110m tall wind turbine tower of steel is approximately 1 250 tonnes of carbon dioxide. The corresponding tower in wood emits 90% less emissions, which means around 125 tonnes of carbon dioxide. When you also calculate that the wood is also storing carbon, the emission reduction becomes negative.*Source: New York Times It works!Explore the prototype we erected on Björkö in 2020: An ordinary wind power tower – on the outside. See our projects Why we do itWe don’t make wooden towers just because we love wood. It’s simply the best way to do it. All aboutModvion Get on board!We have bold ambitions to scale this concept globally. The wind energy market is huge, and it’s just the beginning. Invest in Modvion We’re hiring!At Modvion we’re always on the lookout for engineers in robotics, production, material, scaling, logistics… is that you? Explore career opportunities Some of our partners Enel Green PowerEnel Green Power is a global sustainable leader in the green energy sector with a global presence in 26 countries in 5 continents, operating more than 1,200 plants with a managed capacity of over 54 GW across a generation mix which includes wind, solar, geothermal and hydropower, and is at the forefront of integrating innovative technologies into renewable power plants. Enel Green Power is a strategic partner that enables communities, companies and end users to move towards sustainable living, driving the shift towards a decarbonised society and actively contributing to the development and wellbeing of the many geographical areas where it operates. Modvion has a cooperation agreement in place with Enel Green Power and they are an important partner for our global expansion.VattenfallVattenfall are investing heavily in wind power, with 5 GW of new production planned over the coming years. They work to ensure that the energy market is broad and competitive, connecting us with various wind power manufacturers like Siemens Gamesa, Nordex, General Electric and Enercon. We have an ongoing collaboration with the ambition of having our towers included within their supply chain and appearing on Vattenfalls onshore wind farms.VestasVestas is the world’s leading producer of wind turbines and invested in Modvion in 2021. Vestas is the energy industry’s global partner on sustainable energy solutions. They design, manufacture, install, and service wind turbines across the globe, and with +157 GW of wind turbines in 88 countries, they have installed more wind power than anyone else. This important collaboration aims to bring wooden wind towers to market as fast as possible. News & Press5 oktober 2022NewsModule T1MAModvion has produced the first module for a full-scale commercial wind turbine tower. The tower will be the world’s tallest wind turbine tower made of... 3 oktober 2022NewsModvion joins sustainability panel at WindEnergy HamburgWindEnergy Hamburg is the biggest gathering in the wind power industry, taking place biyearly at Hamburg's conference centre. More than 1 400 international exhibitors showcased...23 september 2022NewsModvion wins at the SET Awards 2022!What a night! We are thrilled to be bringing home a SET Award! Modvion won the Start Up Energy Transition Award in the category Clean... 5 oktober 2022NewsModule T1MAModvion has produced the first module for a full-scale commercial wind turbine tower. The tower will be the world’s tallest wind turbine tower made of...3 oktober 2022NewsModvion joins sustainability panel at WindEnergy HamburgWindEnergy Hamburg is the biggest gathering in the wind power industry, taking place biyearly at Hamburg's conference centre. More than 1 400 international exhibitors showcased...23 september 2022NewsModvion wins at the SET Awards 2022!What a night! We are thrilled to be bringing home a SET Award! Modvion won the Start Up Energy Transition Award in the category Clean...8 september 2022NewsThe Minister for Energy and Digital Development visits ModvionIt’s T minus 10 days until the general election in Sweden and the Minister for Energy and Digital Development, Khashayar Farmanbar, takes the train to...29 augusti 2022NewsModvion CEO at Prince Daniels Entrepreneurship DayOur CEO, Otto Lundman, was invited to Prince Daniel's Entrepreneur Day 2022. The event happens once a year where the top young entrepreneurs in Sweden are gathered.... 5 oktober 2022NewsModule T1MAModvion has produced the first module for a full-scale commercial wind turbine tower. The tower will be the world’s tallest wind turbine tower made of...3 oktober 2022NewsModvion joins sustainability panel at WindEnergy HamburgWindEnergy Hamburg is the biggest gathering in the wind power industry, taking place biyearly at Hamburg's conference centre. More than 1 400 international exhibitors showcased... All news & PressNavigateHomeThe futureThe productThe companyThe projectsNews & PressInvestCareersMenyHomeThe futureThe productThe companyThe projectsNews & PressInvestCareersContactE-mail us:[email protected]:Transportgatan 39422 46 GothenburgFollow usLinkedin-inFacebook-f This project has received funding from the European Union’s Horizon 2020 research and innovation program under Grant Agreement No. 959151.© Copyright 2022 ModvionIntegrity policyWe use cookies on our website to give you the most relevant experience by remembering your preferences and repeat visits. By clicking “Accept All”, you consent to the use of ALL the cookies. 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