When it comes to new buildings, a beautiful façade or Scandinavian-style interior is no longer sufficient. A truly modern and forward-looking urban space must also support different modes of transport and make sustainable choices easy for users.
A decade ago, energy-efficient buildings and electric cars were considered a luxury. Today, they have become the norm. Taking environmentally friendly modes of transport and activities into account has become a natural part of urban planning. A prime example of modern urban planning is the Arter Quarter in the heart of Tallinn, to which Enefit also contributed.
In co-operation with Enefit, two 80 kW fast chargers for electric cars were installed in the multi-storey car park of the Quarter for public use. Additionally, 20 parking spaces in the employee parking area are equipped with 24-hour electric vehicle charging facilities. Since the Arter Quarter is powered entirely by renewable energy, electric vehicles are also charged with green electricity.
‘By promoting the use of electric vehicles, it is possible to reduce the carbon footprint of the building and support sustainable choices in everyday mobility,’ noted Raido Rosenberg, Head of Sustainability at AS Kapitel, the company developing the Arter Quarter.
Enefit as a strategic partner
When developing the charging solutions, it was important that the system integrated with the technical infrastructure of the Quarter, maintained the parking layout and could be reconfigured if necessary. ‘When it came to selecting a partner, Enefit was chosen due to our previous positive experience working together and their technical capabilities,’ said Raido Rosenberg. ‘We were not just looking for a service provider, but for a partner who understood the technical specifics of our building and shared our vision.’
The completed solution is reliable, user-friendly and can be expanded in the future if needed – without compromising the parking layout or the reliability of the electricity network of the building.
User-friendliness supports sustainable choices
The charging infrastructure of Enefit is not a standalone feature but part of a holistically designed environment that brings together renewable energy, smart planning and sustainable thinking.
In addition to offering a diverse work and leisure environment and support for electric vehicles, the Quarter also features Estonia’s largest bicycle parking facility, with 105 spaces and a dedicated bicycle washing and maintenance area. Its central location and convenient access to public transport further support environmentally friendly choices.
Enefit’s role in the Arter project extended beyond equipment installation. The process involved planning, consultation and technical assessment throughout the development. The result is a user-friendly solution that functions reliably even in large and complex settings, serving as a model for implementing and achieving broader sustainability goals.
