EMTEC ENERGY DEVELOPS SOLAR PV SYSTEM FOR TÜV SÜD

Global technical services provider TÜV SÜD commissioned Emtec to develop a Solar PV system for their East Kilbride facility. Emtec Energy expertly managed every step from the initial consultation to the final installation and presented a solution already delivering impressive results after just a short period of operation.

TÜV SÜD is a global technical services provider in the industry, mobility and certification segments. The range of services covers testing, inspection, certification and training. The company is continuously investing in the modernisation and expansion of its global laboratory capacities in Europe, the Americas and Asia.

TÜV SÜD set itself ambitious goals to minimise carbonemission-related effects and one of the most important starting points is building operation. The transition from conventional to renewable energy is a first step.

The solution

At its National Engineering Laboratories in East Kilbride, near Glasgow, TÜV SÜD has opted for a solar installation on the rooftop. The state-of-the-art facilities are purpose-built to measure the flow of fluids including oil, gas and water. Natural daylight enters the interior of the massive building through skylights, a factor that had to be considered in the solar installation.

We recently decided to install solar panels to reduce our energy costs and environmental footprint. After researching several companies, we chose Emtec for their outstanding reputation and competitive pricing,

says John McCutcheon, Facility Manager at TÜV SÜD East Kilbride. The team at Emtec Energy was engaged in close consultation with TÜV SÜD to determine the best approach to meet their energy needs. The solution consists of 26 individual arrays and 378 solar modules in total.

The result

During the installation of their solar solutions, Emtec Energy always maintains strict safety protocols to ensure the safety of everyone involved. With excellent communication with the customer at every stage, the project was completed within budget and timeline expectations. The result is a secure solar energy setup that meets all of TÜV SÜD's requirements while providing maximum efficiency benefits.

Production Forecast

• Total number of PV modules: 378 Trina Solar 430 W modules

• Annual energy generation: 144,676 kWh, of which approx. 67% is used for the plant's own power consumption, the rest is fed into the grid. This covers approx. 1/4 of the plant's total requirements.

• Annual carbon offset value: 26,468 kg

Emtec Energy

Emtec Energy has been one of the UK’s leading solar PV engineering specialists for over 12 years. Roofmounted solar systems are cost-effective to install, make the best use of a site's existing assets, are not disruptive to site operations and do not require expensive civil works. The successful implementation at TÜV SÜD showcases Emtec Energy's expertise, commitment to safety, and efficient project management.

Emtec Group Ltd has been part of the SAUTER Group since 2022.