"The upgrade - the site's most substantial since it opened 27 years ago - now means the depot relies on a mix of low-carbon electric heat pumps and infrared panel heaters, a system designed not just to cut emissions but to work smarter. Heat is directed to where staff are actually working, rather than warming empty spaces, reducing energy waste and improving comfort on the depot floor."
"Powering this is a large array of solar panels covering the depot roof. More than 300 panels cover an area of around 1,800 square metres, generating up to 187 kWp of clean electricity on site. Alongside the headline changes, quieter efficiency measures such as improved insulation and LED lighting are also reducing energy consumption. Taken together, the works are expected to cut around 183 tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent each year, roughly equivalent to the emissions from around 82 households, based on 2024 government data."
Therapia Lane depot removed all fossil gas use after an overhaul of heating and power systems. The site now uses electric heat pumps and infrared panel heaters that direct heat to occupied areas to reduce waste and improve comfort. On-demand electric hot water systems replaced less efficient setups. A rooftop solar array of more than 300 panels across 1,800 square metres generates up to 187 kWp on site. Improved insulation and LED lighting also reduce consumption. The works are expected to cut 183 tonnes of CO2e per year, equivalent to emissions from 82 households. The project ran in a live 24-hour environment and informed wider Transport for London decarbonisation plans with government support.
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