Eberhard Bau has entered into a long-term offtake agreement with cleantech company Synhelion to procure solar diesel, commencing in 2027. This strategic move is designed to significantly reduce CO₂ emissions from Eberhard’s construction machinery, marking a pivotal step towards sustainability in the industry.
Synhelion’s renewable fuels, produced using renewable energy, seamlessly integrate with existing diesel engines. This compatibility is crucial for construction machinery, which often faces challenging operational environments and presents electrification challenges due to high power demands.
This agreement marks Synhelion’s debut in the construction sector, expanding its renewable synthetic fuel applications beyond aviation, shipping, and road transportation. Eberhard’s adoption of solar diesel underscores its commitment to pioneering sustainable transformation within construction.
“As a construction company, we have a special responsibility to use resources sustainably. Our machines are in heavy use every day — reliability is crucial. With Synhelion’s solar diesel, we can reduce CO₂ emissions in areas where there was previously no viable alternative,” stated Silvan Eberhard, Head of Logistics at Eberhard Unternehmungen. “We are happy to have found a Swiss innovation partner in Synhelion with whom we can take a step forward and make a real contribution to defossilising the construction industry.”
The construction sector’s reliance on heavy machinery, often operating in rugged terrains, underscores the importance of such renewable solutions. As the industry grapples with electrification challenges, renewable fuels present a viable alternative for reducing carbon footprints.
Looking ahead, the industry’s shift towards renewable energy sources is poised to accelerate, with innovative partnerships like this setting a precedent for sustainable practices.
