Coventry University School of Science and Health
Photon Energy installed a 51 kWp solar photovoltaic (PV) system for the Coventry University School of Science and Health, working alongside NG Bailey and BAM. The building opened to students in October 2017.
Photon Energy were awarded a contract by NG Bailey to install a 51 kWp solar PV system for Coventry University’s new £37 million Science & Health building, built by BAM Construct UK.
SunPower 327W monocrystalline modules were selected in order to provide the maximum energy generation from the limited roof space. 156 modules were fixed to a K2 System D-Dome mounting system and then connected to Zeverlution inverters. Zeversolar provided a Zevercom datalogger and a Solarfox display unit for the reception area of the new building.
The system is expected to generate around 40,010 kWh of energy per annum and save 20.7 tonnes of CO2 emissions each year.
The installation of the solar PV array, helped the building to achieve the renewable energy target required in order to gain an ‘excellent’ rating from the Building Research Establishment Environmental Assessment Method (BREEAM).
Steve Butler, Project Manager at NG Bailey said: “Photon Energy made a great effort to be on site at short notice and have designed a system using high quality products that will maximise the output from the flat roof space available.”
Equipment summary:
System size: 51 kWp
Energy generation: 40,010 kWh/year
Carbon emissions saving: 20.1 tCO₂/year.
PV modules: SunPower 327 Wp
Inverters: Zeversolar
Mounting System: K2 Systems D-Dome
