Networks

East London Energy

Bring Energy delivers low-carbon heating, cooling and power to homes, venues and businesses across Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park (QEOP) and surrounding Stratford area. Developed for the 2012 London Olympics, QEOP continues to drive the regeneration of East London through efficient, resilient and future-ready energy infrastructure.

Snapshot

  • A key element of the Olympic legacy with a mandated connection zone

  • 2010

    Supplying energy to the Olympic Park since 2010, the network continues to expand

  • 18.4GWh

    heat generated from biomass in 2025

  • Over 20km

    We supply our customers through our network of over 20km of highly insulated underground pipework

High-Capacity Heating, Cooling and Power

The network operates two interconnected energy centres and more than 20 km of pipework. There are installed plant equating to 96 MW of heating, 58 MW of chilled water, and 10 MWe of power across Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park and nearby developments.

Heat is generated through combined a heat pump, heat and power (CHP) engines, biomass boilers and gas boilers. Cooling is provided via electric chillers, with additional low-carbon heat pumps planned for future integration. The system’s design supports the London Plan’s objectives for local decarbonisation and network expansion.

The baseload is provided by the heat pump, CHPs and an on-site biomass boiler housed in the Grade II-listed Kings Yard Energy Centre. Biomass is sourced within 200 miles of London, and all ash is recycled to minimise waste. Backup supply is provided by gas-fired boilers, supported by 3 × 750 m³ thermal-storage tanks that enhance network flexibility and resilience.

Investing in a Leading Low-Carbon Urban Network

Bring Energy were awarded a 40 year concession to finance, design, build, operate and maintain the energy centres and heating and cooling network on behalf of the LLDC & Westfield.

Since commissioning in 2012, QEOP has continued to expand, connecting new customers year-on-year and consistently meeting its carbon-reduction targets. Recent Green Heat Network Fund investment will further support decarbonisation and facilitate new heat-pump installations, ensuring the scheme continues to lead the UK in sustainable urban energy delivery.