Sustainability Solar PV - Cheshire, UK

Client: Multinational Bank & Services Provider

Appointment: Project Manager

Duration: Completion Expected June 2025

As part of our client’s Net-Zero strategy, this project aims to maximise the use of renewable and sustainable energy solutions by installing solar panels across the car parks. This initiative supports our client’s commitment to reducing its carbon footprint, enhancing energy efficiency, and integrating green technology into its operations.

The solar panel installation will provide a significant portion of the site's energy needs, reducing reliance on grid electricity and lowering overall emissions. By utilising under-used spaces such as car parks, the project ensures efficient land use while contributing to the client’s broader sustainability goals.

Goals

As part of our commitment to sustainability and supporting the client’s 2050 ‘net-zero’ ambitions, this project aims to implement solar energy solutions that reduce carbon emissions and enhance energy efficiency.

1. Support Net-Zero Goals Through Renewable Energy:

   • Install solar panels to generate clean, renewable electricity and reduce dependence on fossil fuels.

   • Contribute to the organisation’s long-term sustainability strategy by lowering carbon emissions.

2. Integrate Solar Energy with Site Infrastructure:

   • Utilise solar power to support heating, cooling, and overall energy needs across the site.

   • Reduce reliance on traditional energy sources by incorporating battery storage and energy-efficient systems.

3. Enable Sustainable Transportation Solutions:

   • Power on-site electric vehicle (EV) charging stations using solar energy, promoting a transition to cleaner mobility.

   • Encourage employees and visitors to adopt EVs by providing accessible, renewable-powered charging options.

4. Enhance Visibility and Awareness of Renewable Energy Efforts:

   • Implement real-time energy monitoring displays to showcase solar energy production and consumption.

   • Educate employees and stakeholders on the impact of solar energy through awareness programs and sustainability reports.

This project will serve as a key milestone in our sustainability journey, demonstrating our leadership in clean energy adoption while fostering a greener future.

Achievements

• Significant progress has been made in the installation of solar panels across the site, bringing us closer to achieving our sustainability and net-zero objectives. Key milestones include:

  1. Solar Panel Installation Nearing Completion:

     • 75% of the solar panels have now been successfully installed across the car parks, marking a major step towards full implementation.

  2. Phased Project Completion on Track:

     • Phases 1, 2, and 3 are on the verge of full completion, including the installation of PV panels.

     • Remaining works are progressing efficiently to ensure seamless integration into the site’s energy infrastructure.

  3. Advancements in Steelwork Construction:

     • Steelworks for Phases 6 and 7 in the car parks have commenced, laying the foundation for the next stages of PV panel installation.

  4. PV Inverter Kiosks Successfully Installed:

     • Phases 1, 2, 4, and 5 have been completed with fully operational PV inverter kiosks, ensuring the effective conversion of solar energy into usable electricity.

  5. Electrical Works Progress:

     • Electrical installations for Phases 1, 2, and 3 have been fully completed, ensuring the necessary infrastructure is in place for optimised energy distribution.

  With these achievements, the project is well on track toward its final stages, reinforcing our commitment to sustainable energy solutions.