CrowdHouse Energy Case Study
Shinfield Studios
Stats
System Size
30KWP
Annual Generation
27,741KWH
Carbon Saved Annually
5362KG
Panels installed:
Trina Solar TSM-DE09.08 395w
Challenge
Shinfield studios is a new UK film, TV studio and production hub currently in development in Reading that will offer nearly 1 million Sq ft of quality studio space. The owners of the site saw an opportunity to reduce their electricity costs by initially looking to install roof mounted Solar PV panels. The power generated from these panels would directly power the sound stage, helping them to meet their sustainable development goals in the process.
The initial design request to install a solar PV system for the studio roof had to be reassessed after several issues were raised. The sensitivity of the microphones used during recording meant any noise caused by wind vibrations from the roof panels would disrupt production. Another concern raised was the PV system being roof mounted as the temporary studio would be de-constructed within 3 years, as per the contract with Disney Studios.
Solution
Result
The 30KWP system generates 27,741kWh per year and cuts the sites carbon footprint by 5362KG of Co² per year. This will contribute towards Shinfield’s environmental objectives and reduce the studios reliance on buying their power from the grid.
This job was important for CrowdHouse as we learned from the limitations of mono-facial solar canopies and saw an opportunity to improve on this design, resulting in the development and launch of Helios Volt®.