Docklands campus goes green

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Energy minister Malcolm Wicks recently visited the Docklands campus of the University of East London (UEL) to launch a renewable energy initiative.

Energy minister Malcolm Wicks recently visited the Docklands campus of the

(UEL) to launch a pioneering renewable energy initiative.

UEL has teamed up with solar energy company Solarcentury to install solar photovoltaic panels and wind turbine technology as part of the government's Low Carbon Buildings Programme.

Around 130 high-efficiency solar photovoltaic Sharp panels have been installed on the roof of UEL's new business school and library, located on the waterfront of the Royal Albert Dock. The installation has the potential to generate 17,430kWh of electricity, enough to power the 800 computers and workstations in the building.

The system also monitors the level of electricity being produced, and links to a screen display in UEL's Knowledge Dock café which shows the current and total levels of energy generated and carbon saved.

Malcolm Wicks said: ‘Our Government has targeted a demanding reduction of at least 60% in CO2 levels by 2050. Such a high target requires a wide-ranging strategy, which will certainly incorporate renewable energy.

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