The system features atop 5 Broadgate in the heart of Londons Mile Square and financial district. A total of 576 Panasonic N240 solar modules were selected to deliver maximum system output on a very crowded roof, with an expected annual output of 108,104 kWh offsetting over 57 tonnes of CO2 per year.
Panasonics HIT modules are renowned for industry leading high efficiency, quality and excellent reliability.
5 Broadgate is part of the vibrant Broadgate commercial hub adjacent to Londons Liverpool Street Station. The project includes the redevelopment of previous buildings 4 and 6 Broadgate costing close to £350 million. The building is scheduled to be completed in early 2016 and will become UBS new base of UK financial services featuring four football pitch sized trading floors across 12 floors.
The building has been designed and constructed by respected Architects Mace, who in collaboration with developer British Land and UBS, had a chief objective to integrate a variety of sustainable design and technology to create a leading example of sustainable building in the heart of the worlds financial capital. In addition to the featured solar system, Broadgate 5 includes a 700 square foot green roof space, modern waste management systems and machine bloc windows, courtyards and terraces.
Panasonic UK Country Manager Daniel Roca stated, We are delighted to see this project with EvoEnergy come to fruition. Our high efficiency modules are ideally suited for UK commercial rooftops where customers demand maximum power generation upon limited roof space. By helping to deliver a world-class solar system in the heart of Londons financial district, were continuing to contribute towards Londons transformation to become a capital of clean, renewable energy.
When integrating the system, EvoEnergy faced a number of design and logistical challenges, particularly around the height of 5 Broadgate, which has restrictions of 75 metres to prevent potential obstructions to surrounding views of St Pauls Cathedral. EvoEnergy designed a bespoke SunFixing base featuring 4 types of mounting system to ensure Panasonics HIT modules had a maximum installation angle of 5 degrees to meet these height restrictions.
Project Manager James Sutton of EvoEnergy commented, The finished product not only represents a remarkable feat of engineering by incorporating a uniquely bespoke PV system on one of the most striking building in the banking quarter of London, but also sends a message that no matter how crowded a roof may be, there are ways and means to negotiate any obstacle or obstruction to promote renewable energy at a time when we should be thinking about the environment with every step towards new constructions.
