One of Nottingham’s most environmentally responsible companies is adding to its green credentials with the installation of a bespoke solar PV system. Leicester-based Intelligent Energy Solutions (IES) installed 84 panels on the side elevation of Enviroenergy’s London Road premises, saving the company over £1,000 per year.
IES secured the contract to install 20.16kW solar panels on the 30 year old building as part of Nottingham City Council’s Commercial PV Framework. Using the steam produced when domestic and commercial waste is burnt at the Eastcroft incinerator, Enviroenergy generates and supplies electricity and hot water to properties across the city, including the Victoria Centre and Lace Market shopping precincts.
IES completed the bespoke installation of Sungrid SG-240P6 panels on 30 degree angled frames to maximise output, whilst maintaining the structural and aesthetic integrity of the building and ahead of the Government’s extension to the Feed in Tariff (FiT) deadline of March 3rd 2012.
Peter Searancke, managing director, Intelligent Energy Solutions commented: “The Enviroenergy installation presented some physical challenges for the team; working at significant height, wind speed and weather conditions but the installation was completed on time and to budget. Sungrid was chosen because they produce high quality, high efficiency solar panels that deliver a great value proposition. The design of these panels enables the manufacturer to offer leading material and performance warranties, which is critical for an installation like this.”
Councillor Alan Clark, Nottingham City Council’s Portfolio Holder for Energy, said: “The installation at the London Road heat station is yet another example of how the City Council and its partners are delivering against its manifesto pledges and energy strategy.
“This scheme complements the other PV projects installed at Walter Halls and Dovecote Primary Schools and the current installations at Ambleside Primary School and the Tennis Centre. Together all of these systems will generate 279kWp of electricity which is enough to meet the demands of 65 homes per year or illuminate 8000 35w light bulbs.”
Andrew Estrop, Manager, Enviroenergy added, “The London Road Heat Station was ideally suited for the installation of a sizable PV array. We worked closely with IES to develop and design a system which will benefit the City of Nottingham for many years to come.”
IES is also supplying and installing a multiple heat pump system at the Al-Farqan community centre in Leicester. This installation is helping the centre to achieve and exceed a 13% energy production from renewable sources whilst reducing their energy bills and CO2 emissions.
