Emission-free sheet pile installation

Contractor combination Van Hattum en Blankevoort – Boskalis Netherlands (Combination KIGO) and Hoogheemraadschap Schieland en de Krimpenerwaard recently purchased a 10ft Powerhub with a capacity of 580 kWh. This mobile battery will be used in the ‘Krachtige IJsseldijken Krimpenerwaard’ (KIJK) project to power a sheet piling machine of the foundation companies VSF and Gebroeders De Koning. This enables them to install sheet piles with little vibration and zero emissions, contributing to more sustainable and environmentally friendly construction.

About the Krachtige IJsseldijken Krimpenerwaard project

The KIJK project focuses on strengthening 10.5 kilometers of dike along the Hollandsche IJssel, between Gouderak and Krimpen aan den IJssel. This dike is crucial for protecting the Krimpenerwaard from flooding, but no longer meets current safety standards. The project is being carried out by a partnership of several parties, including Van Hattum en Blankevoort, Boskalis Netherlands, VSF, Gebroeders De Koning, Giken, Witteveen+Bos and Royal HaskoningDHV. The construction phase will start in August 2025 and continue until 2031.

Emission-free sheet pile installation with the Powerhub

The deployment of the DENS Powerhub enables the sheet piling machine to operate completely emission-free. This is an important step in reducing CO₂ emissions and promoting sustainable construction methods. The mobile battery provides reliable and powerful energy, allowing heavy machinery to operate efficiently and without emissions.

A joint step towards sustainability

The collaboration between Combination KIGO and DENS in the KIJK project illustrates how innovative technologies and joint efforts can contribute to a more sustainable future. Choosing emission-free solutions not only reduces the impact on the environment, but also sets an example for the construction industry to invest in green technologies.

For more information about the Krachtige IJsseldijken Krimpenerwaard project and the parties involved, please visit the following websites:

• Dike reinforcement project Krachtige IJsseldijken Krimpenerwaard (KIJK) | Van Hattum and Blankevoort
• Powerful river dikes Krimpenerwaard (KIJK)
• Schieland and Krimpenerwaard Water Board

By working together on innovative and sustainable solutions, we are taking an important step towards a zero-emission and environmentally friendly construction sector.

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