Navitron has been selected to install two separate renewable energy systems onto buildings that are part of one of Britain’s most iconic educational institutions – the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE)
Navitron, which is partnered with 100 local installers across the UK and Europe, won the contract to install a total of 136 solar PV panels onto LSE’s Bankside House and Columbia House. Stephen Knight, commercial director for Navitron, said: “This will definitely be one of our most prestigious installs, so our entire team is buzzing about working on this project.
“The London School of Economics is one of the leading social science universities in the world, which is why we’re thrilled about being chosen to help make two of its buildings significantly more environmentally-friendly through solar power.”
The installations are set to commence during late 2015.
As part of the project, a 30kWp Solar PV system will be installed on Bankside House, which is located near the Tate Modern art gallery and houses over 600 students every year. The 120-panel installation is set to generate 27,660 kWh per year. Additionally, a 4kWp, 16-panel PV system will be installed on the roof of Columbia House, which houses LSE’s Mathematics Department, Statistics Department, Department of Methodology, Gender Institute and the institution’s Directorate. On average, the Columbia House installation is expected to generate 3,696 kWh per year.
LSE’s renewable energy PV project is part of a school-wide programme delivered by Bouygues Energies & Services, who were awarded a 7-year energy performance contract with LSE through the Mayor of London’s award winning RE:FIT Framework.
The scope of the contract includes reduction of energy consumption and carbon emission by 18%, improvement of comfort, and reduction of the maintenance backlog and costs. These improvements will assist LSE in achieving their sustainability targets and objectives and will improve LSE’s position on the People & Planet Green League table.
Keith Pedder, Energy & Engineering Director for Bouygues Energies & Services, said: “We are excited about working in partnership with the London School of Economics and our supply chain to deliver these guaranteed energy savings through the Mayor of London’s RE: FIT Framework. LSE is one of the most prestigious educational institutions in the UK.”
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