Metrotile Photovoltaic System Powers College Science Block
Over the past decade, Southport College has maintained a programme of roof maintenance, converting the college’s flat roofs to pitched. When converting the science block, it was decided to take advantage of what would become a southfacing roof slope. The college chose modern materials to reduce its carbon footprint, save on energy costs and enjoy the benefits of a low maintenance, long-lasting solution.
Following several design meetings arranged by principal contractor Alpha Roofing, and involving the supply chain, estates manager and CDM co-ordinator, Metrotile Lightweight Roofing was chosen to supply both their stone coated steel roof tiles and a 10KW photovoltaic system that would be installed to feed energy back into the national grid.
Work began at the start of the school summer holidays, with the initial phases involving scaffolding and the installation of a steel frame that would convert the flat roof to a pitch. By the end of the summer break, the roof covering was complete and the PV system ready to go online; providing the college with a durable, lightweight system that would offer a number of environmental and cost benefits for decades to come.
Given the strict time frame for completion, Metrotile was considered the ideal supplier; the photovoltaic panel is integrated into the profile, making installation as easy, and quick, as installing one of Metrotile’s standard roof tiles. This allowed for efficient planning at the design stage and resulted in the project being completed for the start of the new school term.
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