Project Description

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From old to modern energy

The project takes it starting point at a partial abandoned coalmine located in the Northern part of Czech Republic. The site has throughout generations been utilized for coal extraction directly from the soils surface.

The extraction of coal has affected the area negative in a vast scale. The Czech Republic Government has issued an obligation to restore the areas. While no stakeholders have shown interested in altering the area. Sustain Energy has lifted this burden by cultivating the soil and plant energy poplars.

The Project was a Nominee at Sustainia100 2013. Read more about the nomination and Sustainia100 here.

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Exhibit A

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The project utilizes the coalmines existing railroad and the river Elbe as transportation means.

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Exhibit B

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Poplar trees develops an extensive root network that prevents soil erosion and remediation

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Exhibit C

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Compared to others, the poplar species absorb the highest amount of harmfull substances in the soil.

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Exhibit D

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The yield from the Energy Forest is estimated a minimum of 255.000 tons per year.

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Preparing for the future

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And it should be …

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100% sustainable

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Sustainability

The Energy Forest is able to be cropped three times before new cuttings need to be planted. The factory facility is equipped with private electricity via wind turbine. Thus a 100% sustainable workflow.

The yield from the Energy Forest can be stored with associated content of CO2 or be utilized as biomass for heating, electricity or similar.

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Excellent results

The project is composed by the principle our own extended version of Corporate Social Responsibility and Triple Bottom Line.

  • The project replaces coal mining with reforestation and CO2-neutral clean energy production.
  • The Energy Forest include recreational pockets, which will be open for use by locals.
  • The project provide jobs for approximately 100 inhabits in an economically depressed region
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