PROJECT LCP Solar
LCP Solar delivers seamless power for complex needs
LCP Solar completed a solar PV installation for a 24 / 7 multifunctional property, overcoming challenges with innovative design and expert execution to deliver a high-performance solution aligned with the client’ s sustainability goals.
Our brief was to design, supply, and install a solar PV system to supplement the client’ s power usage from the grid. The client required a grid-tied solution that included a backup system.
The site operates 24 hours a day and accommodates a veterinary clinic, offices, a restaurant, and luxury apartments. The client was highly specific about their requirements, having already conducted budgetary calculations based on previous projects commissioned for other properties within their group.
From the outset, utilising the rooftops posed a significant challenge, as only one surface was suitable for a large array. An alternative ground-mounted solution in the front parking area was dismissed at the first site meeting, as the client wished to preserve the professional, clean, and upmarket appearance of the property. After several iterations of the layout, it was agreed to maximise the use of all available roof surfaces.
Although the structural integrity of the roof was a concern, it did not present a significant technical challenge. As experts in the field, we performed the necessary remedial work to ensure that the roof could safely support the installation.
A query regarding fire regulations was raised, leading to an investigation with a fire consultant. It was confirmed that PV modules do not fall within the definition of combustible products, and batteries are not specifically mentioned in the regulations. As a result, fire suppression was therefore not required in the inverter room.
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