This promising initiative could redefine the way we produce and consume energy in urban areas.
New York City cyclists create crowdsourced map showing cars parked on bike lanes
Attractive project
The solar power plant is installed on 500 square metres of former sports pitches and is rented for €580 per month. It produces carbon-free energy, demonstrating the benefits of reusing urban wasteland.
Contrary to what one might think, the power plant was not installed on the roof but on the ground. This avoided the expensive structural reinforcements required for installation at height.
UK: Invent a battery with a range of 2,400 km
Flexible and useful solution
This station will provide renewable energy to the common areas of 156 homes until June 2026. Its flexibility allows for quick travel if necessary to other places in Lille.
The 176 solar panels, manufactured in Alsace, generate a maximum power of 69 kilowatts. Annual production is expected to reach 58 megawatt hours, of which 30 megawatt hours will be for social housing, the rest will be marketed.
A technological achievement represented by the transformation of this flying motorcycle into a military drone
| 🔍 | summary |
|---|---|
| 🌞 | Area 500 square meters |
| 🏘️ | 156 subsidized homes |
| ⚡ | 58 MWh of annual production |
Strategic partnership
This project is part of an ambitious policy of the City of Lille which aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by -38% by 2026. The goal is also to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050.
This is a collaboration between the City of Lille, the Region, Enercoop Hauts-de-France, SNCF Immobilier, ICF Habitat and many other local and regional players.
The key points to remember are:
- Installation on reused land
- Flexibility in moving the plant
- Multi-stakeholder collaboration
Could this mobile solar power station be the first step towards a new energy era for cities? Are we heading towards a generalization of this type of initiative?
“Devoted gamer. Webaholic. Infuriatingly humble social media trailblazer. Lifelong internet expert.”
