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Energy Solutions For A Range Of Commercial Applications
Our mission is to help our customers achieve their carbon reduction targets, reduce energy costs and provide long-term energy security. We achieve this by providing holistic, turn-key sustainability solutions, tailored to our clients’ individual needs.
Our client base is diverse, ranging from public sector organisations, such as councils and universities, to blue chip companies and private investors, and we deliver solar and green energy solutions to businesses across a wide range of industry sectors.
Recent Case Studies
Data Centre
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737kW system
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1822 panels
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100kW inverters
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146t CO2 saved
SCC Data Centre, Birmingham
Aberla Energy installed a 737.91kWp roof mounted solar array for a long-term partner at the SCC Data Centre in Tyseley, Birmingham. The scheme was delivered as part of a PPA funding arrangement developed by Conrad Energy. A full turn-key solution was provided, comprising feasibility assessments, detailed system design, electrical installation, and commissioning.
As part of the initial scoping activities, we developed the project from concept to construction, providing a range of services to our funding partner including initial desktop feasibility, preliminary sizing and performance analysis, review of structural load assessments, roof suitability and DNO requirements, as well as concept designs.
The 737kW system installation constituted 1822Nr 405w tier 1 Longi solar modules mounted on a SFlex Standing Seam mounting system and utilised 6nr 100kW Solis PRO inverters for maximum efficiency. The DNO stipulated an export limitation of 499kW and to satisfy this we installed 4nr G100 compliant Solis Export Power Managers, with CTs and VTs on the sites incomers monitoring import and export, which serve to ramp down the inverter output were an export scenario to occur. A reverse power relay and generator intertrip system was put in place as a failsafe to meet the export stipulations.
Due to the site’s critical nature and live operation during the installation phase, Aberla’s operational teams worked within the clients robust permitting requirements, scheduling deliveries, lifting operations and access requirements around the sites restrictions. During commissioning a 5-stage commissioning plan developed and agreed with the end client, with phased energisation of the four distinct points of connection to ensure safe and effective protection of the centre’s critical infrastructure.
Local Authority
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155kW system
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357 panels
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60kW inverters
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84t CO2 saved
Harrow Council Depot, Harrow
Aberla Energy installed a 155kWp DC roof mounted solar array for Harrow Council at its MOT depot and office. The project was secured via a competitive tendering exercise and saw Aberla provide a full turn-key solution, comprising concept design, detailed system design, electrical installation, and commissioning.
The 155kW system installation constituted 357Nr 435w tier 1 Longi solar modules mounted on a Van-der-Valk ValkPro+ ballasted mounting system and utilised 2nr 60kW Solis inverters designed to maximise performance. The scheme was mounted on the flat roof above the main vehicle cleaning facility, and is connected into a 250A isolator at roof level, with the point of connection in the sites main LV switchroom at ground level. The project benefits from Solis’s cloud based monitoring system, allowing the client to display the generation data from the system in a central location within the main office atrium.
The site remained operational throughout the installation phase, with Aberla engineers under robust permit to work systems, abiding by the client's stipulations around deliveries and access requirements. Materials were loaded to roof level over the course of a morning utilising a crane and distributing pallets according to roof load requirements.
The scheme was delivered in a three-week onsite period.
Warehousing & Fulfilment
254kW system
560 panels
100kW inverters
116t CO2 saved
VIP Group, Warrington
We installed a 254kWp roof-mounted solar array for VIP Group in Warrington. A full turn-key solution was provided, comprising feasibility assessments, detailed system design, electrical installation, and commissioning.
As part of the initial scoping activities, we developed the project from concept to construction, providing a range of services that included initial design, structural assessment, financial and performance modelling and review of funding and available tax incentives.
The 254kW system installation constituted 560Nr 455w tier 1 solar modules mounted on a Van-Der-Valk ValkPro+ ballasted system and utilising two 100kW Solis inverters for maximum efficiency. We liaised with the DNO on behalf of the client, ensuring that the 200kW export capacity was adhered to throughout the installation, which was completed in an efficient onsite period of two weeks.
The system delivers 116 tonnes per year of carbon savings with a five year payback period.
Local Authority
35t CO2 saved
65kW inverters
186 panels
83kW system
Flintshire County Council
We undertook the delivery of a combined 83.78kWp of roof mounted solar array across two buildings in Holywell.
The scheme was awarded to Aberla Energy via a competitive tender, and included the design, supply, install and commissioning of two arrays at Greenfield Business Centre and Westwood Community Primary School.
At Greenfield, the scheme consisted of 170 Longi 450W panels, one Solis 25kW inverter and two Solis 20kW inverters while the Westwood installation consisted of 16 Longi 450W panels and a 6kW inverter.
The combined installation delivers 35 tonnes per year carbon savings with a payback period of between eight and nine years.
Local Authority
10t CO2 saved
40kW inverters
111 panels
50kW system
Hereford County Council
Working for Hereford Council, we undertook the installation of a 50kWp roof mounted solar system at Hillside Intermediate Care Centre after winning a competitive tender.
The scheme consisted of 111 Longi 450W panels mounted over six elevations with a central Solis 40kW 5G string inverter; the scheme utilised an export power manager setting the site max export limit to 11kW.
The panels were mounted via proprietary pitched tiled roof rail with 25 degrees inclination and the scheme was completed with an on-site period of five days, including provision of a generator inter trip system.
The installation delivers annual carbon savings of over 10 tonnes with a payback period of eight years.
Luxury Residential Development
5.6t CO2 saved
25kW inverters
54 panels
28kWp system
Manchester Viadux
Aberla Energy was approached to design and install a 28kWp ballasted solar PV array atop the prestigious Viadux development in central Manchester. The Viadux building, located above Castlefield Locks Great Bridgewater street is a 40 storey luxury residential development, strategically connected to the Manchester Central tram station. Aberla provided a turn-key solution, comprising concept design, detailed system design, electrical installation and commissioning.
The 28kWp system constituted 54 tier 1 Longi 530W modules connected via 4 DC isolators to a Solis 25kW inverter and was designed to maximise performance using and East / West ballasted mounting system. The installation is connected into an isolator at roof level with a subsequent connection to a distribution board on the 39th floor riser. The project benefits from Solis’s cloud-based monitoring system via a GPRS data logger, allowing the client to display generation data from the system.
The scheme was particularly complex due to the height of the building, at 40 storeys, and the associated wind loads experienced at that height. Due to this, Aberla utilised a bespoke Sunfixings Panel Claw ballasted mounting system that required extensive dialogue with the module manufacturer and a bespoke fixing methodology in order to maintain appropriate warranties. The congested nature of plant on the roof required an innovative approach to the array layout and resulted in a number of revisions on site requiring problem solving and close coordination with the main M&E contractor.
The system was completed during the build phase of the building, requiring Aberla energy to work closely and collaboratively with a variety of other contractors and disciplines on site. The installation duration was two weeks, with commissioning documentation and handover certification provided on the final day of the installation.