By : Dr. Franyi Sarmiento, Ph.D., Inspenet, March 16, 2022
Solar and wind energy will power ENOC’s futuristic service station, where the latest technology promises benefits for customers with a sustainable and technologically advanced concept presented at Expo 2020 Dubai.
Located on the Expo 2020 site, it is the first Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Platinum-certified service station in the world, with a design inspired by the ghaf tree. The canopy of the service station consists of 133 diamond-shaped frames, 37 tons of carbon fiber, a light and ecological material five times lighter and three times stronger than steel. These frames house inflated ETFE cushions and photovoltaic panels. The entire structure is supported by an exoskeleton consisting of 9 thin molded CFRP Ghaf trees.
Photovoltaic solar panels and a 25-meter wind turbine will power the filling station, which will also recycle water and produce drinking water for on-site staff by converting moisture from the air into water molecules.
Advanced machine learning, artificial intelligence, and data analytics technologies will provide personalized service and retail offerings for those feeding, and help keep wait/queue times as short as possible. Charging for electric vehicles is also available.
The futuristic service station will serve the entire Expo 2020 fleet and subsequently serve members of the public in District 2020, as part of Expo’s lasting sustainable legacy after it closes its doors on March 31.
Source : https://ministeriodedesign.com/actualidad/la-estacion-de-servicio-del-futuro-se-presento-en-la-expo-2020-de-dubai/
Photo : https://sunovation.de/en/
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