Alexander Stadium
The Indoor Athletics Training Centre at the Alexander Stadium has a 102 kW solar roof providing an annual electricity output that exceeds the expected electrical requirements of the building.
Close-up of the energy roof newly installed on the Birmingham Alexander Stadium
The installation is one of the UK's largest arrangements of solar cells on one roof.
The roof uses thin film photo voltaic technology that can generate electricity in lower light conditions. The roof also provides shading to the metal roof below which helps to maintain a cooler temperature during the warmer months.
Visitor’s can see how much power is being produced, total energy produced to date and tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions avoided via a display screen in the main reception.
The total project cost (including design, supply and installation) was less than £400,000. £260,000 came from the DTI's PV funding programme, with the remainder from Birmingham City Council and partners.