Solar Panel Install
Genco HQ
Overview:
In order to stay on track with our pledge to reduce our carbon footprint, we decided to install Solar Panels on our HQ roof. This commitment is part of a whole host of improvements we’ve made recently, to continually reduce our impact, as set out in our annual sustainability plan.
The Challenge:
The main challenge for this project was trying to complete it whilst the office was fully operational. This meant two things; the work needed to be completed within a week and it needed to be completed with at little disruption as possible.
Extra steps were taken to ensure the health and safety of all operatives, and office based employees, to limit risks to a minimum.
Due to the size of the car park, the telehandler and scaffolding had to be organised and manoeuvred from the main road. Which in turn closed access to the car park for employees.
The Solution:
For this project we opted to fit the Trina Solar 425 watt module. As our roof is 35 degrees off directional south, we used the Clenergy PV-ezRack Solar Roof Pro mounting equipment. For the inverter we installed the Solax technology.
The solar panels are monitored via the Solax Cloud system which is easily accessed via the app. In addition to the app, all information is relayed onto a remote screen in our HQ reception area.
We believe that sharing this information with employees, and visitors alike further highlights our commitment to a greener future.
Outcomes:
We were able to install a high performing remote monitored system, with 33.15kWp solar panels, in under a week. This system should last upwards of 25 years.
The solar panels will reduce our annual costs by approximately £4,500 in the first year, with an annual CO2 saving of 5631kg. This would be equivalent to a car journey of 20,111 miles annually or CO2 being absorbed by as many as 258 trees.
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