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The Solar Energy Panels Installed at the Train Station in São Paulo Are the Result of a Partnership Between Eletromidia and Santander
In Vila Olímpia, in the city of São Paulo, it now has its first sustainable train station, designed in partnership between Eletromidia and Santander bank. EDP, a company that operates in all segments of the electric sector, was responsible for the solar energy utilization system, which will produce 8500 kWh of clean energy per month. Also see: In Ceará, 588 Solar Panels Are Installed at a Subway Station in the Capital
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The Solar Energy Panel Installation Project in São Paulo
The aim of this new train station with solar energy equipment is to contribute to a more pleasant experience for people commuting through the station. After carefully analyzing the flow of the station, Eletromidia’s creative team brought various solutions that reduce environmental impact, employing sustainability concepts that improve circulation and user retention.
The new sustainable Vila Olímpia station, designed in partnership between the OOH company Eletromidia and Santander, features solar energy utilization systems and sewage water reuse. The energy generated by the station can supply about 40 homes, and the monthly water savings is expected to reach 150,000 liters.
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In addition to the installation of solar energy panels, the station will also have over 1,500 m² of green space, which decreases the temperature of the environments, among other benefits. The vertical gardens will be irrigated by a system that reuses sewage water from the station through wetlands (filter gardens). Basic equipment such as benches and a new awning that protects users from rain are made from sustainable materials. The new benches feature USB charging points for electronics, and for cyclists, channels to facilitate the transport of bicycles up the stairs.
Great Potential for Energy Generation
EDP has developed a solution consisting of a solar energy generator connected to the station’s grid. This way, the station begins to generate the equivalent of 40 households with a consumption of 200 kWh/month. The installation on the metal roof occupies an area of about 500 m², with a generation capacity of 102 MWh per year.
André Pereira, director of EDP Smart, says that “Our ambition is to lead the energy transition in the country. That’s why we accepted the invitation to contribute to the first sustainable station in São Paulo. We took advantage of the environment of the station itself with an efficient solar energy solution that brings benefits to the environment. We believe that initiatives like this project of the new sustainable Vila Olímpia station point towards the sustainable future that the planet needs.”
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To make the project feasible, solar energy panels were equipped on the train’s roof. The goal of the project is to focus on environmental preservation and sustainability and to show that solar energy can be used in any type of transportation or company.
The investment in the first solar-powered train in Latin America was US$ 9 million, and it involved international professionals and specialists who were responsible for the first solar train in Australia.
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