The world's largest solar-powered bridge is located on the river Thames in the City of London.
Up to a megawatt of clean energy —
The world's largest solar-powered bridge is located on the river Thames in the City of London.
Courtesy of Network Rail
Over 4,400 photovoltaic panels are installed on the roof, providing 50 percent of the energy needs for the London Blackfriars railway station located on the bridge.
23 tennis courts of solar panels —
Over 4,400 photovoltaic panels are installed on the roof, providing 50 percent of the energy needs for the London Blackfriars railway station located on the bridge.
Courtesy of Network rail
The solar panels cover an area of 6000 square meters and are estimated to reduce carbon emissions by 511 tonnes each year.
Over 500 tonnes of CO2 emissions saved —
The solar panels cover an area of 6000 square meters and are estimated to reduce carbon emissions by 511 tonnes each year.
Courtesy of Network Rail
The solar panels were incorporated as part of a larger station upgrade to cater for more passengers and improve train services.
The world's largest solar-powered bridge —
The solar panels were incorporated as part of a larger station upgrade to cater for more passengers and improve train services.
Courtesy of Network Rail.
London's Blackfriars bridge and railway station opened in 1886.
A new twist on a legendary structure —
London's Blackfriars bridge and railway station opened in 1886.
Coutesy of Network Rail