RETO
Con su sede central en San Diego, California, Solar Turbines Incorporated, una filial de Caterpillar Inc., fabrica turbinas de gas industriales para la generación de energía eléctrica, compresión de gas y sistemas de bombeo. En consonancia con los objetivos corporativos de sostenibilidad de Caterpillar Inc., la instalación de Solar Turbines en Kearny Mesa deseaba conservar agua en respuesta a la escasez de agua de la región.
Solución
En las instalaciones de Solar Turbines en Kearny Mesa se han logrado ahorros de agua espectaculares mediante cambios innovadores en la gestión de su terreno. Turf areas were replaced with water-efficient “showpiece” plants. High-efficiency irrigation components including inline drip tubing and rotator nozzles were installed, along with “smart” irrigation controllers that are tied to weather station data. Bark mulch was added to retain soil moisture. Existing mounds were sculpted into river beds, creating a network of swales to capture rain water. Decomposed granite pathways were added, allowing stormwater to percolate rather than run off-site. Soil was amended with organic material to improve moisture retention.
Resultados
- Solar Turbines achieved an 83 percent reduction in landscape water consumption.
- The company conserved roughly five million gallons within two years.
- The award-winning landscape became an enduring source of corporate pride.
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