Solar Power at the Mad Stad

[Barcelona Blue]

I´ve seen that a lot of clubs are starting to install energy efficiency measures,

Bristol City have just announced a huge solar panel installation and Newcastle have new heat pumps


http://www.businessgreen.com/bg/news/24 ... ered-stand

http://www.businessgreen.com/bg/news/24 ... st-signing


anyone know if were doing anything on those lines ?

[West Stand Man]

I am amazed that most clubs haven't already done it. The huge expanse of roof available opens up the prospect for significant hot water and electricity generation. I wouldn't be surprised if it was possible to generate enough power to fully offset the cost of floodlighting. A few hot water panels might also help to keep the supply going through a game and not have us washing hands in cold water for most of the afternoon.

[Nameless]

I believe that one of the owners is involved in producing solar panels and one of their intentions was to use the stadium as a showcase for his product. So if they haven't been installed yet them I'd guess they will be.

[AthleticoSpizz]

There is just one fatal flaw in the UK tho'

.......and we could hardly feature solar panels in our pre-match video, like what we do with the imposition of "our biggest fan"

[West Stand Man]

Enlighten me. What is the fatal flaw?

If you are implying a lack of sunlight then I think you need to look at the way they work! You don't need direct cloudless sunlight to generate a reasonable amount of heat or power.

[AthleticoSpizz]

Enlighten me. What is the fatal flaw?

If you are implying a lack of sunlight then I think you need to look at the way they work! You don't need direct cloudless sunlight to generate a reasonable amount of heat or power.

relax....it was a cheap shot at a laughless gag.....get back to your holidays

The second point was probably the more pertinent..........


Sir

[West Stand Man]

Enlighten me. What is the fatal flaw?

If you are implying a lack of sunlight then I think you need to look at the way they work! You don't need direct cloudless sunlight to generate a reasonable amount of heat or power.

relax....it was a cheap shot at a laughless gag.....get back to your holidays

The second point was probably the more pertinent..........


Sir

Just chillin' in my room before another long stretch of hiking around the city! Very few solar panels here, I guess all that fragile stuff on your roof is a bit dodgy when a hurricane blows through.

[AthleticoSpizz]

No worries, I understand the need to occasionally patronise on here.

Enjoy your break

[Royal Ginger]

Solar powered battery operated patio heaters. If they don't exist then they should! Yes, i'm southern, i'm soft, i don't like being so cold that i fear the loss of a toe.

[bobby1413]

Can't they just hook up that big fan thing in Green Park for power? If not, stick a few of them on the roof - wind power is amazeballs

[MoorgateRoyal]

This seems like a natural next step and a bit of a no-brainer, really.

I hope they do it.

[One8Seven1*]

Considering the amount of use the floodlights get, it always baffles me why clubs don't install solar panels on the roofs of their stadiums. It will save them in the long-run.

[Forbury Lion]

Considering the amount of use the floodlights get, it always baffles me why clubs don't install solar panels on the roofs of their stadiums. It will save them in the long-run.

or play the games during the day when the sun is out.

[One8Seven1*]

Considering the amount of use the floodlights get, it always baffles me why clubs don't install solar panels on the roofs of their stadiums. It will save them in the long-run.

or play the games during the day when the sun is out.

This is England, half the time we don't see the sun in the day time.

[Green]

Perhaps not one for the club to get involved in, but when it comes to renewable energy sources I really feel we'll missing a trick by not investing in tidal power.

We're an island nation FFS.

Anyway - these types of things usually require significant long term thinking and budgeting to reap any rewards. Not saying the current owners aren't committed - but unless they see themselves at the helm in a couple of decades it would be easy to see why they might think it too much hassle.

[royalp-we]

I actually submitted an intention of tender for the REP boilers, water heaters, heat pumps & solar.

It is always taken in to consideration with every new build and in some cases renewables are required to gain initial planning; but the most costly technologies are usually the first taken off the schedules by a cost consultant.

My company have manufactured & supplied several existing stadia and training complex and will be supplying some new stadia going through planning. But with the Mad Stad itself; with the MEP systems under 20yrs old; it will be a little while before much happens on that side. Won't be too long though.

They could sling some solar PV up on the stadium roof and would get a lot of payback from feed in when the stadium not in use; it would be a pain in the arse to access and remove should the expansion ever take place though.

[royalp-we]

Considering the amount of use the floodlights get, it always baffles me why clubs don't install solar panels on the roofs of their stadiums. It will save them in the long-run.

It's storing the power which is the issue. But lots happening with battery storage from the likes of teslar. The club would make a good number by feeding it back in the grid when the stadium isn't occupied. When we are at home; less draw from grid and panels supplying power. It's a Win Win really. But initial capital outlay would be quite a nic£ chunk of cash, which quite frankly; needs to be put elsewhere right now.

[West Stand Man]

I actually submitted an intention of tender for the REP boilers, water heaters, heat pumps & solar.

It is always taken in to consideration with every new build and in some cases renewables are required to gain initial planning; but the most costly technologies are usually the first taken off the schedules by a cost consultant.

My company have manufactured & supplied several existing stadia and training complex and will be supplying some new stadia going through planning. But with the Mad Stad itself; with the MEP systems under 20yrs old; it will be a little while before much happens on that side. Won't be too long though.

They could sling some solar PV up on the stadium roof and would get a lot of payback from feed in when the stadium not in use; it would be a pain in the arse to access and remove should the expansion ever take place though.

Maybe it should be part of the planning for the expansion then? I guess they could install panels on the West Stand as I am pretty sure that isn't included in any expansion.

[royalp-we]

I actually submitted an intention of tender for the REP boilers, water heaters, heat pumps & solar.

It is always taken in to consideration with every new build and in some cases renewables are required to gain initial planning; but the most costly technologies are usually the first taken off the schedules by a cost consultant.

My company have manufactured & supplied several existing stadia and training complex and will be supplying some new stadia going through planning. But with the Mad Stad itself; with the MEP systems under 20yrs old; it will be a little while before much happens on that side. Won't be too long though.

They could sling some solar PV up on the stadium roof and would get a lot of payback from feed in when the stadium not in use; it would be a pain in the arse to access and remove should the expansion ever take place though.

Maybe it should be part of the planning for the expansion then? I guess they could install panels on the West Stand as I am pretty sure that isn't included in any expansion.

May need ugly 'a frames' for that. South stand is obvs optimum for solar yield.