Biomass Heating Plant
Initiated by Scientipôle Aménagement and EDF Optimal Solutions, under the supervision of ADEME, the “Camille Claudel Énergies” biomass heating plant aims to cover at least 70% of the energy needs of the eco-district.
Located opposite the Place des Écoles and Place de la Victoire, it asserts itself as a facility that is both functional and integrated. Its façade consists of wooden louvered panels in honey-brown tones, topped by a raw expanded metal attic. The concrete base is coated with a semi-transparent golden stain, giving the whole a warm and refined materiality.
Local and Renewable Energy
The “Camille Claudel Energies” biomass heating plant develops a capacity of 3 MW, fueled by pruning wood sourced from chipping and shredding branches collected during the maintenance of forests, parks, and gardens within a 50-kilometer radius. This local resource ensures a sustainable and low-carbon supply.
A High-Performance and Secure Facility
The installation includes two biomass boilers (1 MW and 2 MW) supplemented by two gas boilers providing backup and safety when needed. An energy recovery system on combustion fumes preheats the water, thereby improving the overall efficiency of the heating plant.
A District Heating Network Serving the Territory
A 2.5-kilometer round-trip heat network supplies 23 substations located at building bases. It provides collective heating and domestic hot water to approximately 2,000 housing units, as well as several public facilities: a swimming pool, a school complex, and a daycare center.
Infos projet
Client:
Camille Claudel Énergies
Location:
Palaiseau (91)
Team:
ilimelgo (architect)
B2 Ingénierie (industrial engineering)
Scope of Work:
Project management
Area:
900 m²
Construction Cost:
€4.5 million excl. VAT
Phase/Date:
Delivered in 2013