CO2e offsets for Habegger events
Calculation of electricity consumption
The CO2e emissions are determined by the connection loads of the required electrical outlets and the average length of operation. These are established beforehand to ensure that a calculation is possible. The electricity consumption and the devices in use together with their empirical values related to the period of use are used as a base. The effective electricity consumption is not re-calculated in retrospect, that is to say after the event.
CO2e emissions (t) = connection load (kW) x length of operation (h) x tonnes (CO2e/kWh)*
Compensation (SFR) = CO2e emissions (t) x 20.00 (SFR/t)
*Swiss electrical current mix
Calculation of transporting material
The CO2e emissions per transported tonne are an average annual value. They are calculated based on the annual transport volume in relation to the total kilometres travelled by our vehicle fleet. The exact emissions of the individual transportation for each event – in other words the effective distance covered – are not listed individually in our calculation. We use an average distance of all the projects. The effective emissions amount is not re-calculated in retrospect, that is to say after the event.
Basis:
Annual emissions determined by distance covered:
CO2e emissions (t/year) = distance covered (km/year) x tonnes (CO2e/km)
CO2e emissions (t) = CO2e emissions (t/year) / transported weight (t/year) x offered weight (t)
Compensation (SFR) = CO2e emissions (t) x 20.00 (SFR/t)
Cooperative Gravitation Water Vortex Power Plant
Project objective
The objective is the long-term, safe and efficient production of renewable energy through the use of gravitation water vortex power in harmony with nature. Through WWK Energie GmbH, “Cooperative Gravitation Water Vortex Power Plant Switzerland” will plan and build gravitation water vortex power plants on as many suitable locations – which also need to be renaturalised – as possible. “Cooperative Gravitation Water Vortex Power Plant Switzerland” and WWK Energie GmbH have set themselves the goal of planning and constructing from 5 to 15 gravitation water vortex power plants annually in Switzerland and abroad.
How it works
Water is fed into the rotation pool and then moved in a rotational direction through a central drain in the centre of the bottom of the pool. Aided by gravity, or a difference in height, a slowly rotating rotor is set in motion with approximately 20 revolutions per minute. This drives the generator, which produces natural electricity and feeds it into the network.
Environmental aspects
The innovative technology employed by a gravitation water vortex power plant poses no danger for fish. They are able to swim past the small power plant with no negative effects whatsoever. Furthermore, the plant creates an aerating effect in the water, which also promotes water self-purification using microorganisms. The technical equipment is more basic than that required by normal hydroelectric power plants and thus the maintenance and repair costs are also significantly lower. The electricity generated is CO2e free.
You will find more information about the project at: www.gwwk.ch
