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Blackfriars station to install the largest PV array in London

4 October 2011: Work is due to start to install more than 4,400 solar panels – more than 6,000 square metres of solar photovoltaic (PV) panels –  into the new roof of Blackfriars station in central London. The scheme will create the biggest solar array in London, and make the new station the world’s largest solar bridge. Further detail in an article in The Guardian and from developer Solar Century here.

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Blackfriars redevelopment highlighted as Government launch Climate Resilient Infrastructure study

9 May 2011: Secretary of the State for the Environment Caroline Spelman, today launched Defra’s policy guidance in relation to improving the resilience of major infrastructure to future changes in climate. The report was launched at Blackfriars where the £550m redevelopment of the station has given significant consideration to the long term implications of climate change. The new station will be fitted with sustainability technology such as sun pipes, rain harvesting systems, thermal insulation, and Photovoltaic (PV) cell solar panels to decrease its reliance on other infrastructure such as water and electricity networks.

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London Solar Story

July 2014: Helpful new map of PV projects installed in London by Solar Century. The London Solar Story highlights that “While many rooftop solar installations go unnoticed by people below, some are more visible. London is home to the world’s largest solar bridge, spanning the River Thames, more than 6,000m² of solar panels on Blackfriars Bridge generate enough solar electricity to meet half the station’s energy needs. This iconic solar landmark can be seen on this solar map. If you are passing by, the solar panels on the Bridge can be spotted from north and south of the river, with excellent views from the Millennium Bridge.”


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The World’s Largest Solar Powered Rail Station

October 2012: Sustainable Cities Collective blog focusing on the PV array installed at Blackfriars station which includes a nice time-lapse film on the building of the development. Further posts on this scheme here.

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“…world’s largest solar bridge”

May 2012: The Guardian reports on “London’s new Blackfriars station, spanning the river Thames, will be the world’s largest solar bridge when it opens in time for the Olympics in June 2012.” Further information on the project here.

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London’s largest solar array

20 February 2012:

After a three year refurbishment, Blackfriars station has re-opened. As part of the station’s refit, Network Rail has installed 4,400 solar panels on the roof of Blackfriars station. Accounting for 50% of the station’s energy needs, they will form London’s largest solar array. Further information here and here.

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