Sector: Commercial

Project: Solar Panels

System Size: 21.28kWp

Panel number: 78 x Suntech

Energy Output: 17,769kWh/year

Carbon Saving: 9,666kg/yr

Installation Date: November 2011

Sector: Commercial

Project: Roof Mounted Solar Panels

System Size: 44.40kWp

Panel number: 240 x Sharp 185

Energy Output: 36,479kWh/year

Carbon Saving: 19,845kg/yr

Installation Date: October 2011

Project: Solar PV Installation Housing Association
Location: Stockport
Date: 2011

The Green Electrician won a Solar PV kit distribution contract worth over £4m with the main contractors for Stockport Homes Ltd . The contract included the design and supply of 1,300 domestic Solar PV kits through the companies distibution division GreenKit.

Between 40-100 solar pv kits were prepare a week from the Cheshire warehouse.  All system specifications were pre-designed using high-tech Suntech panels, including time saving measures to ensure the main contractors were able to work quickly and efficiently.  The complete kits were delivered direct to site to further streamline the process and minimise delays. Ongoing training and advice was also provided to ensure that all installation and surveying teams work efficiently within the design specifications.

“We are currently in discussion with other housing associations, councils and large contractors who are looking to benefit from our bespoke Solar PV kit distribution and training service.  We believe this is the best way to ensure large Solar PV contracts are delivered on time and on budget.” Rupert Higgin, MD The Green Electrician

Sector: Commercial 

Project: Roof Mounted Solar Panels

System Size: 3.7kWp

Panel number: 20 x Sharp

Energy Output: 3176kWh/year

Carbon Saving: 1728kg/yr

Installation Date: March 2011

Project: Ground Mounted Photovoltaic Installation
Location: Leyland, Lancashire
Date: November 2010

The UK's largest recycling Centre in the UK, approached The Green Electrician to design and install a bespoke ground mounted array, to be designed as an avenue along the path from the Environmental Education Centre on the Leyland site to a viewing platform.

Using specially designed and manufactured mounting frames, we installed nine single panel arrays and two six panel arrays including all ground works, cabling and commissioning.

"The client wanted a curving path of solar panels, like an avenue of trees leading up to the viewing area, we did this with minimal disturbance to the surrounding area. The effect is very impressive."  said Installation Director, Paul Taylor

Project:   Ground Mounted PV Tracker System
Location: Swaffham, Norfolk
Date:      June 2010

The Green Electrician was approached to design and install a state of the art Deger Tracker System at the EcoTech Environmental Education Centre in Swaffham, Norfolk.

The 7.92kWp PV tracker system is the largest of its kind in the UK, with 44 Sharp 180W panels titling towards the sun, increasing efficiency by up to 25-35% on a standard system. As part of the project, the client requested a public display for visitors and a NaturalWatt real time update system for the website, showing ouput statistics and carbon saving, to be used for education purposes.

 "This is a ground breaking project for the UK, where the solar industry is still very new. Elsewhere in Europe these highly efficient Deger tracker systems are more common place. Ecotech will benefit from the electricity as well as the Government's new feed-in tariff which will pay a premium for every unit of electricity that is generated," says Installation Director, Paul Taylor.

Stuart Weaver, manager at the Ecotech Centre said: “Our huge new solar tracker is a fantastic sight and a great addition to the centre, showing people the power of the sun right alongside that of the wind with our famous turbine.”