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World’s largest solar bridge is at Blackfriars
The new Blackfriars station, which is being built on a bridge spanning the River Thames, is on its way to becoming the world’s largest solar bridge after work started to install over 4,400 solar photovoltaic (PV) panels.
The Victorian bridge, built in 1886, is the foundation for the new Blackfriars station, which is being upgraded by Network Rail to cater for more passengers and an improved train service.
A new roof, added to the historic structure, will incorporate over6,000m2 of PV panels, creating the biggest solar array in London. The solar panels will generate an estimated 900,000kWh of electricity every year, providing 50% of the station’s energy and reducing CO2 emissions by an estimated 511 tonnes per year. In addition to solar panels, other energy saving measures at the new station will include rain harvesting systems and sun pipes for natural lighting.
The Blackfriars upgrade is part of Network Rail’s Thameslink programme, which will see longer trains running on the route from Bedford to Brighton through London. Once the upgrade is complete, up to 24 trains per hour will be able to run on the central London section of the route, meaning more seats for commuters.
Derry Newman, chief executive, Solarcentury, said: “Blackfriars Bridge is an ideal location for solar; a new, iconic large roof space, right in the heart of London. Station buildings and bridges are fixed parts of our urban landscape and it is great to see that this one will be generating renewable energy every day into the future.”
More information: www.solarcentury.co.uk
One Response to “World’s largest solar bridge is at Blackfriars”
ecoadmin says:
The opportunities for solar panel installation to gain some extra power, really are unending.