London Stadium doubles down on sustainability with solar power plans

West Ham United’s London Stadium has embarked on an ambitious project to become one of the most sustainable sports and concert venues globally.

The 80,000-seat venue has unveiled plans to install 6,500 square metres of solar membrane panels on its roof. 

Once complete, this will be the largest solar array on a Premier League ground, and is projected to generate more than 850,000 kWh of electricity each year.

This initiative is part of a comprehensive strategy to lower energy costs and carbon footprints at London Stadium. 

Additional energy-efficient measures include the implementation of LED lighting, enhancements to chillers and air handling systems, and the installation of energy-saving devices at kiosks.

The next round of the Mayor’s Green Finance Fund will open for expressions of interest on 22nd October.

Mete Coban, Deputy Mayor of London for Environment and Energysaid, “These solar panels are a game changer for the London Stadium, turning it into one of the world’s greenest sports and concert venues and hugely reducing its energy use and running costs.

“The Mayor’s Green Finance Fund offers exciting opportunities to help public sector bodies lower their carbon footprint and become more sustainable, and I encourage organisations to get involved as the next round of funding opens and we continue to build a greener, fairer London for everyone.”

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