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\n<\/ul>\n London Stadium today powered up its cutting-edge\u00a0solar\u00a0panel installation, providing renewable energy for the first time at this weekend\u2019s sold-out Novuna London Athletics Meet.<\/p>\n The 60,000-capacity Diamond League meeting is the first to benefit from the installation of 6,500 square metres of advanced\u00a0solar\u00a0membrane panels, now fully integrated into the iconic stadium\u2019s roof. It is the largest investment in\u00a0solar\u00a0panels for any stadium in the UK.<\/p>\n The energy produced will\u00a0power all major event days throughout the year\u2014including West Ham United matches, world-class concerts, and international athletics\u2014making London Stadium a world leading venue for\u00a0solar\u00a0energy coverage.<\/p>\n The system will generate an estimated 850,000 kWh annually, offsetting over 200 tonnes of carbon emissions\u2014equivalent to 100 transatlantic flights from London to New York. Team GB athlete Daryll Neita\u00a0joined\u00a0UKA CEO Jack Buckner and London Stadium CEO Graham Gilmore\u00a0<\/strong>for the switch-on, marking a major milestone for the former 2012 Olympic and Paralympic venue, 20 years to the month after London won its Games bid.<\/p>\n This landmark \u00a34.35 million project is the first to be delivered under the Mayor of London\u2019s \u00a3500 million Green Finance Fund, designed to help public sector bodies accelerate decarbonisation and support the capital\u2019s transition to Net Zero.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/strong>The\u00a0solar\u00a0panel installation is part of a broader programme of sustainability upgrades at London Stadium, including LED lighting, energy-efficient chillers and air-handling units, and smart power-saving devices in food and drink kiosks. These measures, supported by a staff awareness campaign, have reduced the venue\u2019s energy use by 1.9 million kWh. Once fully operational, the rooftop\u00a0solar\u00a0panels will contribute a further 850,000 kWh reduction, delivering a projected 10%\u201315% cut in electricity costs.<\/p>\n By 2026, with more energy saving projects and the\u00a0solar\u00a0panels operating, the stadium\u2019s overall energy consumption from the national grid will drop from 12 million (recorded in 2022) to 8.5 million kWh annually\u2014a total saving of 3.5 million kWh.<\/p>\n Ameresco, a global leader in renewable energy and cleantech solutions, was awarded the contract to\u00a0design,\u00a0install, operate, and maintain the\u00a0solar\u00a0membrane system.\u00a0The bespoke solution\u00a0incorporates\u00a0ultra-lightweight thin-film photovoltaic (PV) panels\u00a0to\u00a0ensure minimal weight on the roof, maximum energy generation, and full compliance with fire safety regulations.\u00a0Populous advised on design, Buro Happold advised on the structural & electrical engineering requirements, with OPS providing site supervision.\u00a0<\/p>\n Mete Coban, Deputy Mayor for Environment and Energy said:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n \u201cThe new\u00a0solar\u00a0panels at London Stadium show how we\u2019re transforming one of the capital\u2019s most iconic venues into a global leader in sustainable sport and entertainment, 20 years on from the Olympic Games bid that helped shape our sporting legacy. This flagship project is the first to benefit from the Mayor\u2019s \u00a3500m Green Finance Fund that supports work across the capital to reduce emissions, lower energy bills and inspire climate action. The fund is still open for applications, so I encourage organisations to follow London Stadium\u2019s lead and get involved as we continue building a fairer, greener London for everyone.\u201d<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Jack Buckner, CEO of UK Athletics, said:<\/strong><\/p>\n \u201cWe\u2019re incredibly proud that the Novuna London Athletics Meet is not only the biggest one-day athletics event in the world, but now also one of the most sustainable\u2014powered by the very stadium that continues to set the global standard for sporting excellence. The London Stadium is world-class in every sense, and these new solar panels show what can be achieved when innovation and legacy come together. With a sold-out crowd this weekend, we can\u2019t wait to see the world\u2019s best athletes perform in an environment that leads the way both on and off the track.\u201d<\/p>\n Graham Gilmore, CEO of London Stadium, added:<\/strong><\/p>\n \u201cSustainability is now front and centre for artists, athletes, and promoters alike\u2014and as a world-class venue, we\u2019re proud to meet that expectation. With 60,000 fans attending the Novuna London Athletics Meet this weekend, it\u2019s incredibly exciting to be powering the event with energy generated right here on site. We\u2019re committed to being part of the climate solution.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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