EvoEnergy, a Nottinghamshire-based solar panel installation provider, announced it has installed solar panels at London’s newly-redeveloped South Bank Tower.
The system will power 193 luxury apartments, shops, restaurants and bars.
South Bank Tower, which has now been transformed into luxury apartments, 370,000ft² of office space and 72,000ft² retail space – is now complete with a 100-panel, 26 kWp PV system on top. Another 11 floors were added to the building during the process, taking it up to 42 storeys in total (155m).
The system comprises 50 Solarworld 260 panels on the 41st floor and 50 on the 42nd, making it one of the highest solar installations in the UK. It is expected to generate 22,400 kWh per annum; saving the tower around 11,850 kg of CO2.
James Fuller, project manager at EvoEnergy, said, “Getting a solar system on top of a building this high is a complex process; it brings different challenges to an installation, on say, a two or three storey building.”
“The finished solar system looks fantastic and really complements the building’s new, modern look,” Fuller added. “Not only is it going to help reduce the tower’s annual energy costs, it’s also an attractive feature which may appeal to those looking for eco-friendly features in their new home.”
EvoEnergy was awarded the work by construction contractors Mace Group, who the firm has worked with since 2011.
Shaun Tate, Mace project director, said, “It’s very important to Mace that we use sustainable and energy efficient methods whenever possible so using solar power technology on this innovative, modern building just seemed like the right fit.”
EvoEnergy has previously installed a 250-panel, 50 kWp solar system on top of London’s 38-storey ‘Walkie Talkie’ skyscraper at 20 Fenchurch Street.