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which was a key requirement here. We had previously used the Kensington on installations where solar power was required so we knew that it could handle that part of the client?


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To achieve the bespoke end details, we designed components and worked with our fabricator to ensure that the end panels not only achieved the design goals but would also work well with the rest of the canopy and roof panels to create a seamless overall look.


The Installation


During the installation process there were a number of areas that we had to pay special attention to. The bespoke nature of the design meant that even our most experienced installation team would be seeing something new with this project. The key is good pre-planning to ensure we have accurate measurements and drawings, well planned deliveries and removals, an achievable programme and clear briefing in advance of the work starting.


With every Kensington project an important risk assessment is that of manual handling and how best to reduce it to a minimum or eliminate it altogether. Due to the size of the steel sections and respective weights on this project the main frame was installed with the aid of Telehandlers, Genie Lifts and a variety of MEWP?


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The canopy design was developed (with changes to the ends of the structure) to fulfil the vision of the overall project design intent.


Throughout this process we worked closely with the solar panel provider Polysolar who had overall control of the installation. Their technology, when added to our canopy system, would provide the energy to power the lights and real time transport information displayed on screens within the transport hub. Their panel fitted perfectly into the Kensington roof with some minor alterations to our working method to provide clean, efficient and sustainable energy for the transport hub.


In addition, we had to consider how all cables were concealed and accessed at later dates. To achieve this access panels were installed in the 2 higher posts, one dealt with DC cables from the solar panels and the other with AC cables for the lighting. The final 2 lower posts on each canopy were designed to be integral rain water pipes and dispersed all water from the roof into a drainage connection below the paving.


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A successful installation was achieved by using our experience and skill to construct the system and our commitment to achieving perfection. For example, the end panels could have proved to be a tricky addition, especially given the incline in the roof surface, but with careful thought about waterproofing and how this connected into the main roof a stylish finish was achieved.


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