06-10-2011, 08:05 PM
London have started a project to build the world's largest... solar bridge
Work has started on the world's largest solar bridge in central London.
The new solar roof spanning Blackfriars Railway Bridge above the River Thames will cover more than 6,000 square meters when finished.
Over 4,400 individual photovoltaic panels are expected to produce around 900,000 kilowatt hours of electricity every year, providing the station with half of its energy needs this is expected to reduce the annual CO2 emissions by more than 500 tons.
Built in 1886, the railway bridge is being transformed as part of an upgrade by Network Rail.
"The Victorian rail bridge at Blackfriars is part of our railway history. Constructed in the age of steam, we're bringing it bang up to date with 21st century solar technology to create an iconic station for the city,"
The solar roof and the new station are due to be completed by the summer of 2012. (This seems a bit optimistic)
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Work has started on the world's largest solar bridge in central London.
The new solar roof spanning Blackfriars Railway Bridge above the River Thames will cover more than 6,000 square meters when finished.
Over 4,400 individual photovoltaic panels are expected to produce around 900,000 kilowatt hours of electricity every year, providing the station with half of its energy needs this is expected to reduce the annual CO2 emissions by more than 500 tons.
Built in 1886, the railway bridge is being transformed as part of an upgrade by Network Rail.
"The Victorian rail bridge at Blackfriars is part of our railway history. Constructed in the age of steam, we're bringing it bang up to date with 21st century solar technology to create an iconic station for the city,"
The solar roof and the new station are due to be completed by the summer of 2012. (This seems a bit optimistic)