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energy vvParis has almost 50,000 m² of solar panels, 20,000 of which are solar thermal panels, and 30,000 solar photovoltaic panels. Innovation © Émilie Chaix/Mairie de Paris ProducIng heat from wastewater Paris has tested with conclusive results the collection of heat from wastewater. A part of the city Hall (4th arrondissement) and the Wattignies school complex (12th arr.) have benefited from this heating methods, which is also employed in the AspirantDunand swimming pool (14th arr.). n renewable energy the cIty wIll suPPly Its own green electrIcIty In accordance with the commitments made in connection with the elaboration of the ClimateEnergy Plan, the city has pledged that municipal buildings and public lighting will be powered by 100 % renewable energy sources from 1st January 2016. n The roof is fitted with 3,500 m2 of photovoltaic panels. sustainable development Innovation working for the Halle Pajol this building (18th arr.) hosts one of the largest solar power plants in an urban environment. solar water heating Lastly, visitors and residents are encouraged to save water. The taps in the bathrooms of the youth hostel are fitted with systems limiting water running time, while some of the hot water for the showers is provided by solar energy, as well as the thermal panels located on the roof. Finally, the rain water is col lec ted for water i ng t he gardens! n _ Paris.fr a maP of ParIs solar energy How much solar energy does the roof of your building receive every year? Could you install solar panels? To answer these questions, Paris is making a solar cadastral map available on Paris.fr. If you wish to install solar panels, please contact the Paris Climate Agency. n _ tel. 01 58 51 90 21, www.apc-paris.com, or "climat" on Paris.fr Special issue COP21 a ground heat exchanger to cool the air Besides a library, a youth hostel, offices, shops and an auditorium, the Halle Pajol is also home to the Rosa-Luxemburg Gardens situated in an architectural environment dominated by wood. This resource actually plays an essential role in the structure of the building, as it optimizes thermal insulation. A ground heat exchanger also operates air circulation in an underground duct, cooling the building in the summer and heating it in the winter, thus limiting energy consumption. news © Apur 2012 t his is a pioneering building in terms of sustainable development. Located alongside railway lines in the 18th arrondissement, the Halle Pajol, a former SNCF warehouse purchased by the city, was opened in 2013. The facility symbolises Paris' desire to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and energy consumption, in accordance with the aims of the Climate Action Plan, and has a roof fitted with 3,500 square metres of photovoltaic panels. Resold to EDF, the electricity produced in one year is equivalent to that consumed by around eighty-five households. "During the first year, between March 2013 and March 2014, production was 10 % higher than expected!" stated Solarvip, the company appointed by the city to operate the solar power plant. _ Paris.fr 7 http://www.Paris.fr http://www.Paris.fr http://www.apc-paris.com http://www.Paris.fr http://www.Paris.fr

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