Utility Trade Group Solar PV Project Saves 39.5 tonnes of Co2 per Annum
We recently announced that we secured third place in the National Solar PV Project of the Year category, at the National Energy Efficiency Awards 2019.
Receiving recognition from industry peers, in such a prestigious award category, is one of the highest accolades possible – so we thought it would be good to share some of the details of why we saw such great success in this area.
This particular project related to the University of London, and the installation of multiple solutions was across a number of university buildings, including Senate House and International Hall.
In an effort to support University of London’s carbon footprint target, Utility Trade Group were supporting Bouygues E&S FM UK in the design and installation of multiple Solar PV solutions. Due to the upcoming expiry of the Feed in Tariff, it was essential that we were able to complete both installations within strict time constraints, so as to ensure maximised ROI and energy savings. Both are historical buildings which required specialist planning.
Although they are located in the centre of London, University of London had a big ambition to reduce Co2 emissions in the capital. Given the nature of the building’s designs, we were very innovative with the design, so as to ensure maximum output on kw. Health and Safety was a massive factor in this project, resulting in road closures, as well as the obtaining of specialist crane lifting systems. We were also able to overcome the issue of complicated cable runs, whilst ensuring the safety of staff, public and workers.
The success of this project was heavily reliant on delivering this solution on a unique building, which had restricted access. It was seen as a flagship for other complex projects in Central London, meeting the government’s ambition for the capital to reduce its CO2 emissions.
The results of the project were exceptional. As a result, Utility Trade Group were able to save an estimated:
· 88,000kw of non-renewable energy per annum
· 39.5 tonnes of Co2 per annum
· 1,975 trees per annum
A representative of Bouygues E&S, gave some fantastic feedback:
“I have also had some really positive feedback from the client at the University of London on how safety conscious they are and how well they are working at University Hall which they are hoping to complete this week”
“I think it is important to report within the business on good contractors.
“I am looking forward to completing the Senate House project with them by the end of the month.”
Utility Trade Group have a proven track record in Solar PV installation, and this is just one of many success stories in this area. If we can help you with any aspects of your Solar PV project, then please get in touch today.
