The Ministry of Transport highlighted several aspects of Lusail Bus Depot in a post on its X platform yesterday, pointing out that it is the first in the Middle East to use solar energy to power its facilities. The depot, which is situated in Lusail City, north of Doha, is regarded by Guinness World Records as the largest electric bus depot globally. It is constructed over an area of more than 400,000m² and has cutting-edge photovoltaic (PV) solar panels.
It added that the depot has over 11,000 photovoltaic (PV) solar panels that cover more than 25,000 square meters and provide 4 megawatts (MW) of electricity to power the various structures inside the depot. It includes bus bays, substations, service facilities, green areas, recreational facilities, and related infrastructure.
Three zones are separated within the depot. The first zone serves users around-the-clock and has around 500 parking spaces for e-buses with 248 electric charging stations. The second zone can accommodate up to 1400 people and houses all of the depot employees. It also covers commercial and recreational facilities, mosques, guardhouse buildings, administration, service, and security. Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) e-bus depots are located in the third zone. There are twenty-four bays with twenty-four electric charging devices.
The depot also has an Operation Control Center (OCC) facility that occupies more than 39,000 square meters. It is regarded as the main command center where all bus functions are tracked and managed. Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) e-bus depots are located in the third zone. There are twenty-four bays with twenty-four electric charging devices.
The depot also has an Operation Control Center (OCC) facility that occupies more than 39,000 square meters. It is regarded as the main command center where all bus functions are tracked and managed.
