CONTRACT NEWS
POPLAR CHOICE
Unitrunk has supplied more than 2,000m of cable ladder , tray , basket and trunking for a new standby energy centre at Thomson Reuters ’ London headquarters in Poplar London .
‘ The answer company ’, Thomson Reuters provides business insights to clients , combining data and consultancy from its global network of 500,000 business analysts , lawyers , accountants , programmers and publishers . The continuity of its power and data systems is business critical to Thomson Reuters , leading to an upgrade of its standby power facilities with future proofing provision for potential further expansion .
The new standby energy centre involved doubling Thomson Reuters ’ standby generators from four to eight with a total capacity of 10MW . Building services contractor TClarke carried out the electrical installation for the new two storey building adjacent to the client ’ s offices , using Unitrunk ’ s Rapid Installation Systems ( RIS ) cable management throughout .
Unitrunk ’ s Speedway cable ladder was used for the HV cable installation . Installed onto a network of channel with a rapid install coupler locking system , the cable ladder runs across the ceiling of the second floor and down to the ground floor switchboard via risers then from the switchboards to the existing supply .
TIDAL TEST
Tratos has supplied tidal energy R & D company Scotrenewables with a bespoke cable solution for its SR2000 2MW tidal turbine testing programme at the European Marine Energy Centre , Orkney .
A follow up to trials on its previous prototype , the SR250 250kW , three years ago , the cable system integrates existing power and communications technologies into a combined , robust solution for challenging tidal environments .
The innovative system sees power and fibre optic cable combined to power the tidal system hook-up .
Under scrutiny is a 6-10kV , three core , armoured cable , perfectly designed to maintain integrity while being moved around in harsh conditions , including bend restrictions to prevent damage under the sea .
The cable integrates with 2MW Scotrenewables ’ tidal turbine , the SR2000 , a floating tidal technology designed around the use of low cost vessels for all installation , maintenance and decommissioning operations .
HOUSING CONTRACT
Schneider Electric has entered into an agreement with Persimmon Homes , one of the UK ’ s most successful house builders , for the national supply of wiring accessories to all Persimmon and Charles Church Homes .
Persimmon Homes has chosen Lisse , Schneider Electric ’ s newest range of wiring accessories .
The range is ideally suited to Persimmon customers seeking new , original , unique home improvements . Optional extras to be made available to Persimmon customers include mobile and tablet chargers that can be integrated with the 2-gang shelf frame for Lisse sockets , making plugging in a tablet a seamless experience . Hook frames for keys and clip frames for photos , mean important items can be kept where they ’ ll be seen .
The range is ideal for new construction and refurbishments projects . With simple installation and clever design features , Lisse benefits the whole industry , from distributors and installers to house builders and homeowners .
SKY PLUS
The newly installed £ 1.2m solar photovoltaic ( PV ) system at BSkyB ’ s Building 2 in Osterley , west London , is among the many large contracts Photon Energy has recently won .
The project was completed on a very tight schedule between September 2015 and February 2016 , despite challenging windy and icy weather conditions , which affected just in time deliveries and scheduled crane lifts .
Now fully commissioned , the system comprises 822 SunPower 345 Wp modules and 550 SunPower 327 Wp high efficiency PV modules , giving a total installed capacity of 463.4kWp .
SolarEdge inverters and optimisers are used to maximise the energy output from the PV system as parts of the array will be shaded at certain times of the day . The PV panels are mounted on K2 Systems aluminium frames fixed to timber kerbs and plate upstands integrated into the flat roof of the building and were carefully installed to ensure long term weatherproofing . The installation is expected to generate a minimum of 441,100kWh / year and save approximately 230 tonnes of carbon annually , equivalent to planting 760 trees each year .
SQUARE SECURED
Urmet has secured the order to supply the latest IP door entry systems for a new development of luxury apartments at a £ 500m mixed use development near Oxford Street in London ’ s West End . Rathbone Square is a 2.3 acre project consisting of new office space , retail outlets , a public square and 142 luxury apartments . The buildings have been designed by Make Architects and are being constructed by Lend Lease for developers Great Portland Estates .
The site is a former Royal Mail sorting office in Fitzrovia and forms part of the £ 1bn development of Tottenham Court Road in preparation for the Crossrail railway construction project .
The Urmet equipment at the apartments and penthouses is being installed by nationwide building services contractor TClarke and will operate from IPervoice , Urmet ’ s IP door entry software platform . The building services company required a single system that would offer both the comprehensive screening of visitors and the ability to integrate with third party home automation Apps that control everything from blinds to lighting .
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