São Paulo Metro Authorized Studies For Implementation of Renewable Energy in Its Stations

Written by Valdemar Medeiros

Published on 09/08/2020 at 13:45

Updated on 09/08/2020 at 13:53

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Considering Cutting Energy Costs (2nd Largest Expense of the Company), Proposals for Renewable Energy Generation for Lines and Stations Will Be Evaluated. Furthermore, Any Surplus Will Be Sold

The Metro authorized 14 companies and consortia to develop unprecedented studies for the implementation of a renewable energy generation system to power the lines and stations. Undeniably, the goal is to have more sustainable sources, reducing the cost of the input, which is currently the second largest expense of the company.

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Undeniably, the São Paulo Metro wants to reduce energy expenses. The second largest for the company, and it intends to implement a clean and renewable energy generation system to power lines and stations. The company also plans to sell the excess in the renewable energy market.

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The Company may also make available about 200,000 m² of area from the rooftops of stations and maintenance yards, which could accommodate photovoltaic cells for solar energy generation.

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The companies will present solutions for the generation and supply of this type of energy. Finally, the Metro reported on its official portal that it will choose the winning company considering economic results, socio-environmental impacts, and development techniques.

The São Paulo Metro is responsible for operating Lines 1-Blue (Jabaquara – Tucuruvi), 2-Green (Vila Prudente – Vila Madalena), 3-Red (Corinthians-Itaquera – Palmeiras-Barra Funda), and the monorail system of Line 15-Silver (Vila Prudente – Jardim Planalto), totaling 65.8 km in length and 59 stations. Approximately 4 million passengers travel on the network managed by the Metro daily.

São Paulo Metro Authorized Studies For Implementation of Renewable Energy in Its Stations

Considering Cutting Energy Costs (2nd Largest Expense of the Company), Proposals for Renewable Energy Generation for Lines and Stations Will Be Evaluated. Furthermore, Any Surplus Will Be Sold

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Renewable Energy Project at São Paulo Metro Aims to Produce at Least 120 MW (Megawatts) Per Month

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