PRODUCTS IN ACTION PHOTOVOLTAICS


Revving up renewables at the museum


Haynes Motor Museum in Yeovil, Somerset has installed a DC-optimised rooftop solar system from SOLAR EDGE to provide renewable energy to the museum, shop, café, conference centre, and hospitality facilities. The system meets the site’s high energy demands during daylight hours when the majority of energy is consumed, averaging 50% of total daily energy requirements and exceeding 90% on sunnier days.


Installed by Sunlit Solar,


the project comprises 648 high-effi ciency 370W panels arranged in 18 sets of 36 panels, with two SolarEdge Synergy 82.2kW inverters. To


overcome the challenge posed by the museum’s north-facing roof, the installation team digitally modelled the optimum rooftop layout and solar array utilisation for maximum energy generation and associated cost savings. With the museum home


to a multi-million-pound classic vehicle collection and welcoming tens of thousands of visitors annually, safety was a key factor in selecting the system. The integrated safety technology is designed to ensure that


the Power Optimisers on the modules rapidly reduce voltage across the entire array to a touch- safe 1V in the unlikely event of an emergency. To further enhance


safety, a Firefi ghter Gateway provides centralised control over the entire solar system, allowing manual or automatic shutdown to safe voltages. Additionally, integrated arc fault protection is designed to effi ciently detect and interrupt


potential arc faults. ■ www.solaredge.com/uk


LIGHTING SCHEME


Sustainability boost at Bristol’s One Portwall Square


Lighting solutions from TRILUX are improving sustainability and wellbeing at One Portwall Square in Bristol’s commercial district. The six-storey building was designed with human- centric design principles and benefi ts from clever use of natural light and ventilation. Sustainability is at the core of the building’s ethos, with certifi cations including BREEAM Excellent, EPC Rating ‘A’, Wired Score Platinum, and


Active Score Platinum. The lighting package


from Trilux aligned with the project’s vision, focusing on sustainability, wellbeing, and effi ciency. The lighting scheme, featuring E-Line continuous row systems, Sonnos down- lights, and B.VEO track, blends functionality with aesthetics seamlessly, while maximising the use of natural daylight and adapting to occupancy patterns. With over 54% of the


space meeting Daylight Autonomy Standards, the workspace is both sustainable and energy- effi cient. Smart lighting with presence detection minimises wastage and adapts to occupancy levels, enhancing effi ciency. A centralised lighting management and reporting system, coupled with Trilux’s remote access solution, ensures optimal effi ciency. Remote monitoring and fault rectifi cation capabilities enable seamless maintenance, contributing to the longevity of the lighting infrastructure. Eddie Aze, senior


electrical engineer at SRW, Skanska UK, the contractor on this project, says: “Trilux was a great choice for the lighting needs of this award-winning offi ce facility. Their range covers every offi ce lighting demand, meeting the modern needs of a post-


COVID workplace.” ■ www.trilux.co.uk


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