Projects by WSP about solar energy
GE Solar Roofs, UK
WSP was commissioned by GE Real Estate in the EMEA region to assess the viability of leasing roofs on their assets to 3rd party solar PV developers. We carried out a combination of visual and satellite imagery assisted aids to sift through GE’s whole portfolio of assets in Europe to identify key assets that fit the particular criteria of solar developers; namely size and orientation of the buildings; shading potential, key planning issues that may arise as well as the age of the asset and asset’s roof. Of over 500 assets analysed; less than 30 assets where recommended, mainly located in France, Italy and the United Kingdom.
German Solar Roofs
WSP assisted Rutley Capital in evaluating their current German commercial properties for the potential for solar energy developers to lease roof space install >100kWp/property facilities. WSP produced an initial desk study assessment on these properties to assess the technical viability of these properties. We then acted as programme managers and client representative to issue tender documentation to potential interested parties to develop the project. Out of a portfolio of 25 assets originally evaluated, 5 sites will be developed by third party contractors during 2010 and 2011.
Car Park Pv, Rome, Italy
WSP was commissioned by Castel Romano Srl to undertake 3rd party technical due diligence on behalf of the client and their funders for a large photovoltaic energy facility in Rome, Italy. WSP undertook an evaluation of the local feed-in tariffs laws (conto energia) and how these apply to this project. In addition, the design produced by the EPC contractor and operator was assessed in terms of selection of panels, orientation, output and electrical assembly as well as the structural mounting system. We also evaluated the costs and financial models.
Rheinfelden PV Roof, Rheinfelden, Germany
On behalf of Volta Capital, WSP was commissioned to undertake a technical due diligence on the design and commercial offer of the preferred EPC contractor and operator of a photovoltaic facility in Germany. We evaluated the design and recommended alternative products which would yield higher outputs and lower the capital costs.
Interserve, UK
Defra, is responsible for a large and varied estate and has encaged Interserve to provide support in the delivery of an estate-wide facilities management programme. WSP assisted Interserve in providing an integrated and innovative assessment of the renewable energy and low carbon energy supply opportunities associated with one of the largest and most complex sites. To this effect, the study included a technology and resource evaluation which covered solar thermal and solar PV amongst other options followed by an assessment of cost and payback for the measures deployed. Our approach also assessed regulatory risks, opportunities and considered the practical implementation challenges involved such as system integration and maintenance.
Graylingwell, UK
Graylingwell development in Chichester (UK) is conceived as a landmark sustainable scheme. It is intended to offer a high quality, net zero carbon, and low-environmental impact building design. The whole development has been designed with special regard to the Kyoto Protocol, the U.K.’s Climate Change Commitment and the Chichester Local Agenda 21. The new homes will achieve the Code for Sustainable Homes [CSH] Level 4 and the refurbished dwellings will attain EcoHomes Excellent rating. All non-domestic buildings will achieve BREEAM Excellent rating.
Solar PV is a key elements in the development’s renewable strategy and WSP has taken the project from resource assessment to functional specification and tender.
BAA Terminal 2B, UK
BAA requested that by reviewing the 2009 engineering options carried out for T2B, WSP identifies any potential for enhancing the sustainability performance of the project and any missed opportunities that may be applied to future projects within the Eastern Campus. The study has developed an energy/renewables strategy and a holistic sustainability framework and provided guidance in the decision-making on, design technology selection, capex / opex issues, the impacts of regulation and policy initiatives on the project and will consider integration with the Eastern Campus Masterplan. Solar PV is a key element in the strategy.
Masdar City, Abu Dhabi, UAE
WSP has been commissioned by the Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company to carry out the overall infrastructure and utilities masterplan for the Masdar zero carbon development in Abu Dhabi, UAE. Since then WSP have been retained as technical peer-reviewers for the infrastructure and building designs. Recently, WSP has been involved in reviewing the latest infrastructure package namely around the distribution of site-wide zero carbon power from centralised and decentralised renewable energy generators. Additionally, WSP is currently designing four of the city's buildings in the first stage of development, and we have designed the buildings to be fully self sustainable with renewable energy, namely from photovoltaic modules.
Queen Alia International Airport, Jordan
As part of the bidding strategy for the design and construction of Queen Alia International Airport in Jordan, WSP was required to carry out technical reviews of the conceptual design and masterplan developed by other consultants. As such we carried out a review of the solar energy systems proposed, the validity of the data and yield estimates. We also carried out the overall sustainability assessment of the QAIA masterplan by using the USGBC LEED certification process and criteria.
ANZ HQ, Bovis Lendlease
WSP was commissioned by Bovis Lendlease to carry out a design review on the environmental design and sustainability features of the ANZ Bank Headquarters in Australia. Among the studies carried out was the review of the solar PV facade feasibility study undertaken by ARUP; and the overall building’s renewable energy supply strategy.
Paddington Span 4 Feasibility Study, Network Rail
WSP was commissioned to carry out a feasibility study on the refurbishment of London’s Paddington Station old Victorian period roof. Among our studies we carried out a renewable energy feasibility study for the refurbishment and carried out a detailed design for an integrated PV solution for the Span 4 roof.