Overview
To achieve Sydney Water’s energy management and climate change goals, Sydney Water has been investigating options to improve its energy efficiency and prepare for a low-energy future. This investigation led to an opportunity to implement a solar PV system across multiple Sydney Water sites.
Challenge
Sydney Water wanted technical specifications for their proposed solar PV system that outlined the processes for the design, commissioning and maintenance stages for roof-mounted, free-standing and building-integrated systems. This project was large and required a team with deep knowledge of each stage of the project. The specifications were to be applied across multiple sites, so needed to be flexible but robust.
Solution
Middleton Group performed a detailed assessment on the proposed solar PV plant plans and developed specifications and internal process that:
- Increased the number of solar PV systems to maximise behind-the-meter electricity use
- Ensured that all Sydney Water PV systems met the minimum acceptable safety performance and reliability requirements
- Improved safety and reduced costs through standardisation and consistency of Sydney Water solar PV systems
Results
Middleton Group’s work resulted in a solar PV system that maximised the output of the network while also ensuring safety and reliability from the design to operational stages of the project.
This project helped Sydney Water improve its energy efficiency and prepare for a low-energy future.
