E.ON and Lendlease partner on low carbon energy
E.ON and Lendlease have signed an agreement to develop a low carbon energy network serving about 6,500 new homes and business properties at Silvertown in East London.
The 760,000 sqm Silvertown site will be the UK’s first development of E.ON’s pioneering ectogrid™ system – an energy sharing network based on balancing heat pump and cooling technology.
Once complete, it will save approximately 4,000 tonnes of CO2 a year – 88% lower emissions than from traditional gas boilers.
Chris Norbury, Chief Executive of E.ON UK, said:
“Allied to our recent investments in battery storage in Uskmouth, solar at the Port of Liverpool and our geothermal energy solution for theQueen’s Medical Centre in Nottingham, this is yet another example of E.ON stepping up as playmaker in the energy transition and investing at scale in the UK’s energy future.
“Making energy more affordable and sustainable is a critical element of growing the UK economy and it cannot be achieved without an ambition to deliver huge societal benefit too – creating opportunities for people across the country and delivering innovative change to bring real world benefits felt far beyond the world of energy alone.”
Ed Mayes, Development Director for Silvertown, said:
“Sustainability is at the heart of everything we do at Lendlease and a low-carbon energy network is central to our vision for Silvertown. We’re delighted to extend our relationship with E.ON and to be working with them to deliver their pioneering ectogridTM in the UK for the first time.
“Unlocking this complex site is the result of close partnerships – including the London Borough of Newham, the GLA, Homes England, and The Guinness Partnership – and in E.ON we have secured an equally strong partner to support us in delivering on our zero-carbon ambitions.”
Tom Copley, Deputy Mayor for Housing and Residential Development, said:
“The Mayor is determined to move London towards a greener future and aim to deliver net-zero carbon emissions by 2030. Schemes like this prove that it is possible to deliver the housing and the low carbon heat that London needs by embracing innovative approaches that help tackle the climate emergency and create a greener city for all Londoners.”
Darren Makin, Director of Community Wealth Building at Newham Council, said:
“Silvertown’s adoption of E.ON’s ectogrid™ marks a significant step forward in our commitment to a more inclusive and sustainable borough. Last year we launched the UK’s first Just Transition Plan, an urgent blueprint for us and our partners to prioritise cutting CO2 emissions, as well as addressing the unequal impacts of climate change on society.
“This pioneering low-carbon energy network will not only drastically reduce emissions but also enhance the quality of life for our residents and create a healthier, more prosperous community. The London Borough of Newham is proud to support this initiative, which aligns perfectly with our vision for a greener, more sustainable future.”
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