ECOPLAGE is Developing a Heating Network in Les Sables d'Olonne
ECOPLAGE is developing an innovative heating network in Les Sables d'Olonne, utilizing seawater from the drainage system installed on the Grande Plage since 1999 to combat erosion. This drained water is now used to power heat pumps, providing ecological heating for several public and private buildings.
ECOPLAGE is proud to announce the launch of an innovative heating network project in Les Sables d'Olonne, in collaboration with our subcontractor, TUAL engineering firm, for our client, Les Sables d'Olonne Agglomération. Since 1999, our drainage system installed on the Grande Plage has effectively contributed to combating coastal erosion. Today, we are going further by utilizing the drained seawater to create a renewable and sustainable energy source.
This pioneering project uses seawater from the drainage system to power heat pumps, providing ecological heating for several public and private buildings. The benefits of this technology, known as thalassothermy, are numerous: reducing the carbon footprint, decreasing reliance on fossil fuels, and improving the energy efficiency of local infrastructures.
In Les Sables d'Olonne, this heating network will initially supply 17 buildings, including schools, public facilities, residential buildings, and sports facilities. This initiative aligns perfectly with the region's sustainable development goals, aiming to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and promote the use of local energy sources.
Financial support from ADEME, covering 45% of the project costs, has been crucial for the realization of this ambitious endeavor. Thanks to this aid, work can begin in March 2024, with an initial phase of connection planned until September 2025.
This project, realized with the TUAL engineering firm, is a concrete example of ECOPLAGE's commitment to innovative and sustainable solutions. We are confident that this initiative will bring significant benefits to the community of Les Sables d'Olonne, providing clean, local, and renewable energy for the years to come.