Solar for business. Solar photovoltaics for buildings in the UK

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1 Solar for business Solar photovoltaics for buildings in the UK

2 The world s largest solar bridge on Blackfriars Rail Station, London. Full details on page 8.

3 About Solarcentury No substitute for experience We are one of the world s most trusted, respected and long-standing solar companies. In fact, being founded in 1998, we have been around since the early days of the solar industry and have been part of the evolution that has made solar the attractive investment it is today. We ve put solar on more types of sites than any other company in the industry, and have won multiple awards for product innovation. What s more, we re in it for the long-haul. This isn t just our business, it s our mission. Our commitment to making solar accessible is deep-rooted and long-term, and our solidly-established business is growing steadily worldwide. So when you choose Solarcentury, you know you re in very good hands.

4 Our approach Great for your bottom line as well as the planet, a commercial solar roof is the right move in more ways than one. Solarcentury has helped thousands of businesses save money with solar; our experience is second to none. We handle the whole project from start to finish. And we don t just walk away afterwards, we take care of the operation and maintenance too. We ve worked with owner-occupiers, landlords, tenants, property developers, landowners, architects, facilities managers and many more. With our complete turnkey service, we can provide everything from finance and planning to installation and support all aimed squarely at boosting both your CSR rating and your bottom line. Development We re on the lookout for large-scale roofs to lease for a 25-year period. The electricity generated provides the owner or tenant with a subsidised power supply, while the rest is sold back to the local grid. Reasons to work with us Unmatched warranties As standard, we offer a 10 year installation warranty and a 10 year guarantee of 80% of predicted production. We can also insure your system against fire, theft and loss of production. And given the length of time we ve been around our warranty counts for something. Great people We ve been doing this since 1998, and our people s knowledge is unmatched. Our international project team includes some of Europe s most experienced solar engineers, investment experts and legal eagles. But we re not only expert at what we do, we re also committed to our clients. Our financial offering We bring property owners and investors together to deliver quality solar systems to businesses. If you re looking for a financed option, we re experienced in choosing a suitable investor or finance provider and working through due diligence to give you a quick and successful outcome. Analysis and design Our full turnkey service starts with a site assessment and economic evaluation; this estimates the return you could expect. We ll then outline the installation process and design your solar PV system, choosing the technology that will maximise your energy production and cost savings. Pre-project services Installation With thousands of projects completed since we set up in 1998, we ve got more expertise than most. Our complete pre-project service includes financial modelling, tariff analysis, obtaining investment and securing permission if needed. This ensures a solid foundation for your project. Using performance-guaranteed solar technologies from the world s leading suppliers, we handle the entire installation process from logistics and construction, to connections with the utility and the feed-in tariff process. We then complete the testing and commissioning of the system to make sure everything s operating at its maximum potential. Monitoring, operation and maintenance We also offer a full operation and maintenance programme including monitoring the array s performance via remote telemetry. Biannual system inspections by certified technicians ensure that the system s performance is optimised and down-times are minimised.

5 Our work Rookery Business Park, Norfolk Size 340 kwp Annual generation 289,000 kwh CO 2 savings per year 164,730 kg Rookery Business Park is a privately run industrial park in East Anglia, with a variety of business tenants from a gymnastics academy to a Tesla sports car showroom. We believe the price of electricity from the grid is only set to rise, so solar can reduce the burden of bills on businesses in a time when there are cost reduction pressures for us all Philip Frost Managing Director of the park

6 Our work Big Yellow, Middlesex Size 16.3 kwp Annual generation 12,847 kwh CO 2 savings per year 7,323 kg A number of Big Yellow stores are now powered by solar PV from Solarcentury totalling close to 300 kwp. Big Yellow initially invested in solar to meet planning requirements for the development of its new stores, delivering 10% of energy needs with on-site renewable energy. They concluded that solar was the best way to deliver on-site electricity, with its low visibility, reliable, easy to install technology that would deliver high CO 2 savings for the long term.

7 Developer, owner and operator - Lightsource Renewable Energy Our work Bentley Motors manufacturing plant, Crewe Size 5 MWp Annual generation 4,504,680 kwh CO 2 savings per year 25,58,658 kg Building a 5 MW solar installation across 120 roofs, on multiple buildings you would think would be hard enough, but when you add in a short deadline and arctic weather, this really was a major challenge. Did we mention it is also a fully functioning car manufacturing plant with 4,500 staff and the need for 24 hour logistical access from the owner? The team installed over 20,000 solar panels at rates of up to 700 a day. This involved a mounting system that would securely fix the modules to the roof without penetrating it and risking leaks onto the factory floor below. All the work was carried out on time despite the snow and freezing conditions that the UK experienced in When you look back at what has been achieved it really is something quite special, it is great to know that we have made a significant contribution to the client s goals. The site has been fully tested and Solarcentury will continue to provide a full monitoring and maintenance service across the entire site to ensure that the projected yields are achieved. Paul Sutton, Project Manager

8 Our work 5 Hanover Sq, London Size 54 kwp Annual generation 41,260kWh CO 2 savings per year 23,518 kg The developer of 5 Hanover Square chose solar as the ideal way of meeting its planning requirements and providing a source of renewable energy for the tenants. The vision of the architect and Solarcentury s design and engineering skills allowed for a fully integrated solar system that fulfilled both the energy generation and aesthetic requirements of the client.

9 Pictures courtesy of Network Rail Our work Blackfriars, London Size 1.1 MWp Annual generation 900,000 kwh CO 2 savings per year 513,000 kg The new Blackfriars station spanning the River Thames is the world s largest solar bridge, with Solarcentury installing a total of 4,400 solar panels. The solar panels will generate an estimated 900,000 kwh of electricity every year, providing 50% of the station s energy and reducing CO 2 emissions by an estimated 513,000 kg per year.

10 What we do A selection of Solarcentury designed solar PV systems Standing seam Curved standing seam Tiled roofs Green roofs Car ports Asbestos fibre cement

11 Years of engineering experience means we can put solar on almost any roof. Jan Muller, Director of Engineering at Solarcentury Concrete Concrete with bituminous membrane Woodwool Single ply membrane Trapezoidal metal roof Composite panel profiled metal

12 Find out more Call +44 (0) Visit Solarcentury is in business for a purpose to make a big difference in the fight against climate change through widespread adoption of solar power. We are a big believer in helping solar change our world for the better, and we contribute 5% of our net profits every year to our sister charity SolarAid, which aims to eradicate kerosene lamps from Africa by Great Sutton Street London EC1V 0DF T+44 (0) F+44 (0)