Will the British Library’s giant solar heat project inspire other public buildings to decarbonise?
This giant solar heating system will help keep the Magna Carta at the perfect temperature.
Home to the Magna Carta and a collection of handwritten Beatles lyrics, the British Library is a treasure trove of historic artefacts - but that doesn’t mean it’s stuck in the past.
The UK institution recently installed the country’s largest solar heat installation in a bid to keep bookworms cosy while slashing carbon emissions.
Spanning more than 712 square metres, the installation is made up of 950 solar collectors tucked away on the library’s roof. It is expected to reduce the London building’s CO2 emissions by 55 tonnes a year.
Simultaneously, it will generate 216 MWh of energy annually - enough to power and heat a community centre or swimming pool for a year.
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How does solar heat technology work?The installation uses high-density solar technology from UK-based renewable energy company Naked Solar.
The hybrid solar collector combines solar photovoltaics (PV) and solar thermal technology to convert the sun’s energy into both electricity and heat.
It’s capable of saving up to four times the amount of carbon as regular solar panels, making it the ideal tech for decarbonising larger urban buildings like hotels and sports centres.
At the British Library, it will supply hot water and heating for staff and visitors - and will even help to protect the precious national collections, many of which need to be kept at a precise temperature and humidity level.
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