SURVEYING THE SECTOR
With ELIRE ’ s solution , environmental disturbances are kept at a minimum , with any temporary damage restored upon removal compared to the permanent habitat destruction associated with traditional port expansion .
commodities across continents , and ; key to efficient trade and the global economy , are at a crossroads , with over 70 % of total global city infrastructure yet to be designed for the future , which requires significant investment to address aging facilities , capacity constraints , and the demands of new technologies . Many also face regulatory changes , necessitating substantial upgrades and investments Currently , less than 5 % of total new energy , mobility and transport investments globally are in infrastructure / ports and port tenants plan to spend £ 163bn between 2021 and 2030 in the US alone according to the American Association of Port Authorities , and the world will need to spend over £ 30 trillion in new infrastructure by 2030 (£ 2 trillion per annum ) to meet demands and targets .
To meet the 2050 target , the expansion of ports and harbours with traditional infrastructure is not only expensive , but time-consuming and comes with a significant environmental impact . This means cities and ports need affordable , futureproof infrastructure solutions that can transition with new technologies and are quick to deploy , with minimal disruption to business continuity and the environment .
Aligned with eight UN Sustainability Goals , the state-of-the-art Smart Hubs offer cost-effective and sustainable long-term solutions with a lifespan of over 30 years , to address current and future challenges of ELIRE ’ s clients effectively , simultaneously enhancing the local economy , connecting communities and preserving local habitats .
These modular , scalable hubs are hexagonal in form , made up of a central technical ‘ nucleus ’ and six outer platforms . The hexagonal form brings increased strength and connections , allowing scalability and flexibility ; many hexagons can be added together , or taken apart , which means that ports and harbours are not left with an unused asset that is no longer generating revenue while continuing to carry maintenance liabilities .
With ELIRE ’ s solution , environmental disturbances are kept at a minimum , with any temporary damage restored upon removal compared to the permanent habitat destruction associated with traditional port expansion .
Leveraging a blend of existing and cutting-edge maritime and floating technologies , the smart nature of the ‘ Smart Hubs ’ allows them to be a base for various potential future fuel options for the marine industry and are engineered to support the integration of clean energy and electrification of the mobility sector to accelerate decarbonisation and net zero goals .
The central nucleus integrates the components that drive today ’ s technology and allows for the adoption of the existing technologies in other floating structures by imbuing them with intelligence to ensure longevity , versatility and compatibility with diverse services and requirements . The Smart Hubs are technologically agnostic so they can adapt to current technology and new technologies as they emerge . The hubs are pre-certified and ready to install , allowing for the integration of clients ’ specific industry application components , and technical integrations for partners to test the environments .
The modular system is also designed for speed and flexibility , producing different size hubs ranging from 400 sqm to 1600 sqm ] that can be constructed from the same components .
Luke Jenkinson , Founder and Group CEO of ELIRE Group , said “ As a company uniquely placed at the intersection of infrastructure , mobility and clean energy , we design and engineer new solutions for critical infrastructure , playing a key role in the shift towards net zero . The innovative engineering behind our Smart Hubs , combined with the versatility of a unique multi-modal hexagon design , allows for endless configurations tailored to specific cases and locations ; ranging from large coastal wind farm assembly setups to smaller last-mile midstream river cargo configurations to reduce CO 2 emissions .
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