Projects & Case Studies
Engineering consultancy for applied sustainability in industry.
What We Offer
At Abaeco Consultants, we help organizations design safer, smarter, and more sustainable systems. Our expertise combines engineering with advanced sustainability methodologies to deliver practical, scalable solutions.
Our focus areas include:
Sustainability – Strategies to minimize environmental impact and integrate sustainability into every stage of design.
Circularity – Transitioning to circular systems by optimizing resources, extending product lifecycles, and reducing waste.
Safe and Sustainable by Design (SSbD) – Embedding safety and sustainability principles from the earliest phases of innovation.
We turn complexity into clarity, enabling companies to act decisively and innovate responsibly.
Why Work With Us
We don’t just design sustainable solutions — we help organizations unlock new opportunities, reduce risks, and stay ahead of change. Our approach combines scientific depth with practical engineering, turning complex challenges into clear strategies that deliver measurable impact.
Projects & Case Studies
At Abaeco Consultants, we apply our expertise in sustainability, circularity, and Safe and Sustainable by Design (SSbD) to provide actionable insights and innovative solutions across industries. Our work ranges from applied research to strategic consultancy, helping clients explore new opportunities and make informed, responsible decisions.
Selected Projects:
1. Berries and Beyond: Pioneering Agrivoltaics
Client: EnviroEye Engineering Ltd.
Date: October 2023
Overview: Conducted a study on integrating solar PV systems with soft fruit cultivation, exploring agrivoltaics to generate both food and energy efficiently.
Scope:
Analyzed crop suitability for cherries, raspberries, blueberries, blackberries, loganberries, and strawberries
Conducted technical, financial, and market feasibility studies
Developed recommendations for crop production, market strategy, and value-added products
Impact: Provided actionable insights to optimize land use, increase crop yields, and integrate renewable energy sustainably
2. Circular Economy Model for Desert Coastal Regions
Publication/Study: Circular economy strategies in arid coastal regions (Atacama Desert, Chile & Sonoran Desert, Mexico)
Highlights:
Integrated solar desalination, hydroponics, microalgae, seaweed for biofuels, anaerobic digestion, and nutrient recovery
Proposed policies and governance mechanisms to support adoption
View Publication: MDPI Link
3. Safe-by-Design Framework for Biorefineries
Developed a framework integrating safety considerations from conceptual design, ensuring secure and sustainable biorefinery operations
Highlights SSbD principles in early-stage innovation
Status: Continuously evolving for enhanced applicability
View Publication: ResearchGate Link
4. CO₂ Utilization for Greenhouse Crop Farming
Proposed using CO₂ from biogas plants to enrich greenhouse crops and support algae farming
Evaluated optimal greenhouse designs for crop yield and emission reduction
View Publication: CET Journal Link
5. EU Commission Reports & Advisory Work
Prepared strategic reports on sustainability, circularity, and SSbD
Supported policy development, stakeholder engagement, and implementation strategies
View Results: CORDIS Link
6. Ongoing Research & Advisory
Providing sustainability consulting and circularity guidance to organizations across industries
Developing SSbD frameworks and strategic recommendations for emerging technologies