WENexus Project
Delivering the water-energy nexus for energy efficiency
about wenexus
What is WENexus?
WENexus project, co-funded by the European Union, through the LIFE programme, aims to develop solutions for increasing energy efficiency in the water sector by defining business models adapted to the different realities of management entities.
Through this project, the consortium formed by S317 Consulting, ENGIDRO Engineering Solutions and Sérvulo & Associados is available to provide free support to any water supply and/or waste water management entities that want to make investments to improve the energy efficiency of their systems.
Expected impacts
WENexus aims to contribute to energy transition and sustainable energy use in the water sector through four different vectors:
vector 1
Acting on system's electromechanical equipment efficiency
Replacing hydraulic pumps and motors with more energy-efficient ones, where warranted, or eliminating hydraulic inefficiencies that may exist in the systems.
vector 2
Acting on sustainable energy production capacity
By implementing photovoltaic panels (PV) power generation systems in the utilities installations.
vector 3
Acting on the power storage capacity
Foreseeing the installation of storage batteries, allowing utilities to benefit from storage of the renewable energy produced with the PV panels.
vector 4
Acting on the efficiency of the overall system
Introducing systems to produce biomethane, allowing lower dependency of the utility from natural gas and a decrease in carbon emissions.
what we have been doing
Pilot Projects
Projects’ development within the scope of WENexus represent the result of the support and consultancy service provided, taking the following approach:
- Engagement with management utilities with proven interest and potential to minimise impacts in energy consumption and environmental footprint;
- Identification and analysis of opportunities for improvement in line with the project's objectives and vectors of intervention.
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News & Events
Know more about WENexus’ initiatives, events and achievements.
