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Oxford United has unveiled plans to erect a unique soccer stadium that depends on electric and solar energy. The League One side announced on Wednesday that they will build the first arena in England powered almost solely by renewable resources. As a result, there will not be any fossil fuels, such as gas, involved in the project. The move will help allow the club to create a sustainable new home.
Along with switching their focus to electricity, Oxford officials will utilize solar power as well. The club will use over 3,200 square feet of solar panels on the roof of the stadium. These panels, according to the club, would be able to create enough energy to boil 2.3 million gallons of water each year. The combined usage of electricity and solar panels would drastically reduce carbon emissions by the club.
Oxford officials hope to become carbon neutral in 15 years
Oxford’s announcement comes just days after the club signed on with the UN Sports for Climate Action Framework. In joining the organization, the club pledges to work with other partners in tackling the climate crisis. The League One side has set a goal of halving their carbon emissions by 2030. They will then attempt to become completely carbon-neutral by 2040.
“The standout element of the stadium is it will be the most sustainable mid-sized sports venue in the country,” stated Jon Clark, Oxford United’s development director. “We want to make the most of the opportunity to create something special – it would be one of the greenest football stadiums to be built.”
“The stadium design has sustainability and visitor experience at its core. We’ve maximized modern technology, design, and progressive thinking to create the benchmark for future design of stadiums with the protection of our planet in firm focus.”
“By avoiding natural gas usage on site and by using highly efficient equipment to serve a high-quality building, the carbon emissions associated with this…
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Author : Chris Moore
Publish date : 2024-02-14 20:50:53
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