Aiming to reduce environmental impacts, with new equipment that prioritizes clean and renewable energy, the city of São Paulo inaugurated this month the city's first train station that uses solar modules. According to EDP, the company responsible for supplying the system, the plant located in Vila Olímpia will produce 8,5 MWh per month. The metal-roofed facility occupies an area of approximately 500 m² and has a generation capacity of 102 MWh per year.
In total, the plant has 96,6 kWp – which corresponds to 234 400 Wp photovoltaic panels from Dah Solar and 1 75 kW Growatt inverter with 7 MPPTs (maximum power point tracking). “Our ambition is to lead the energy transition in the country. That is why we accepted the invitation to contribute to the first sustainable station in São Paulo. We are taking advantage of its environment with an efficient solar energy solution that brings benefits to the environment”, highlighted André Pereira, director of EDP Smart.
About the project
The new Vila Olímpia station, designed in partnership between Eletromidia and Santander, received systems for using photovoltaic energy and reusing sewage water. The expected monthly water savings reach 150 thousand liters.
The project will also feature over 1.500 m² of green space. The vertical gardens will be irrigated by a system that reuses the station's own sewage water through wetlands (filter gardens). Basic equipment, such as benches and a new canopy that protects users from the rain, for example, are made from sustainable materials. In addition, the new benches have USB ports for charging electronic devices and the structure has gutters to make it easier to transport bicycles up the stairs.
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