and heating systems, as well as the instal- lation of a platform lift. The library floor is set to be raised during the refurbishment process and three single glazed minimal screens will be installed, acting as feature pieces, in some of the buildings impres- sive stone arches. The project has been commissioned by
UWC Atlantic College and will cost a total of £600,000 to undertake the works. UWC have been assisted by project architects Burrell Foley Fischer, quantity surveyors Jackson Coles Head Office, Method Consulting, Price & Myers, as well as principal contractors Knox and Wells.
g2 Energy G
2 Energy Ltd. was founded in 2006 originally offering consultancy services to the Electrical Power Industry. This
developed further into High Voltage Civil & Electrical design and build services, spe- cialising in providing grid connections for renewable energy projects. The company is a Lloyds NERS registered Independent
Connection Provider (ICP) undertaking
Contestable Works up to 132kV for a vari- ety of clients across the country. In 2012 the Renewable Developments
department of g2 Energy was introduced which focussed on developing their own renewable
energy projects. Premier
Construction Magazine caught up with Peter Hill, Operations Director of g2 Energy Renewable Developments to find out more. Peter commented: “g2 Energy has
benefitted from significant success within the renewa- ble energy sector, with the main core of the business focussing on the design and build of projects for other developers and cli- ents. Recognising the growth within the industry, the decision was made for g2 Energy to extend their range of services and begin to develop our own renew- able
energy pro-
jects. Since then the
Renewable
Developments department been
suitable NOVEMBER 2014 have
identifying sites,
obtaining planning
permission and developing the sites our- selves, utilising the existing services of g2 Energy for the design and build elements.” “We currently have four single 500kW
Wind Turbine sites where successful plan- ning permission has been gained; two of these are under construction and about to become operational. We also have a number of other projects in planning.” The sites on which the wind turbines
are erected include Hill House Farm in Bridgend, South Wales and Tir Cook Farm in Treharris, South Wales. Both sites con- tain a fully constructed 500 KiloWatt wind turbine which is currently being commis- sioned. A further two Wind Turbines are also being constructed at Bryn Ys Gawen in Maesycwmmer, South Wales and Gelli- wen Farm in South Wales. Other sites currently mid way through the
planning process include Half Ridge Farm in Acton Beauchamp, Herefordshire, New House Farm in Pencombe, Herefordshire, The Grange, St Brides and Cefn Fforest in Treharris, South Wales. Peter Hill said it is a pleasure to be a part
of g2 Energy Renewable Developments and see the company expand as theg2 Energy brand becomes a recognised player within the industry. He commented: “g2 Energy is a great company to work
with; the success story is phenomenal as it has grown in a very short space of time. This growth contributed to g2 Energy being ranked 10th in the Sunday Times Virgin Fast Track 100 league table in 2013, which recognises the growth of privately owned companies in the UK. We have gathered a lot of experts in this field and established a quality service and the trust of our customers.
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SOLAR PV PANELS
Solar panel electricity systems, also known as solar photovoltaics capture the sun’s energy using photovoltaic cells. These cells don’t need direct sunlight to work and can still generate some electricity on a cloudy day. The cells convert the sunlight into electricity, which can be used to run household appliances and lighting. PV cells are made from layers of semi-conducting material, usually silicon. When
light shines on the cell it creates an electric field across the layers; the stronger the sunshine, the more electricity is produced. Groups of cells are mounted together in panels or modules that can be mounted on roofs. The power of a PV cell is measured in kilowatts peak which is the rate at which energy is generated at peak performance in full direct sunlight during the summer. PV cells come in a variety of shapes and sizes. Most PV systems are made up of panels that fit on top of an existing roof, but you can also fit solar tiles.
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