Service 09 Energy 6 stages
Solar Power Systems
From design to construction: engineered solutions for solar systems
About the service
Engineered solutions for developing solar systems: from the first assessment and the design of panel support structures to equipment supply, construction and commissioning, together with specialists in the field.
Solar energy is one way to grow electricity generation from renewable sources. But a successful solar project isn't only about choosing panels and electrical equipment; it depends on assessing the installation site, designing the right structure, choosing equipment that suits the project, building it properly and coordinating the system's parts.
At Paya, drawing on our experience designing and building light structures and an engineering approach to construction, we design and build the support structures for solar panels. Alongside that, the other parts of a project, from the first studies and equipment choice to the electrical work and commissioning, can be taken forward with partner specialists and firms.
Our approach is to assess every project against the capacity it needs, the installation site, the practical constraints, the technical requirements and the client's economic goals. The proposed solution can then cover anything from designing and building the structure to coordinating the different parts of a solar system.
The aim isn't just to install a few solar panels, but to develop a solution fitted to the project, in which the structure, the equipment and the construction process work together.
Scope
Scope of this service
- 01Ground-mounted solar plantsAssessing and building panel support structures for ground projects, around the ground conditions, foundations, loads and panel layout.
- 02Rooftop solar systemsAssessing panel installation on building roofs, around the existing structure's capacity, the roof covering, the fixing method and safety requirements.
- 03Commercial and industrial projectsSolar solutions for commercial sites, workshops and industrial units, around their electricity use, available space and the capacity needed.
- 04Large-scale projectsAssessing the structural and practical needs of higher-capacity solar projects, and coordinating structure, equipment and electrical work to suit the project.
Process
How this service is carried out
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Stage 01 of 06
First assessment and feasibility
The client's needs, the project site, the capacity required, the installation conditions and early constraints, to set the right path for the solar system.
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Stage 02 of 06
Structural design and engineering calculations
Designing the panel support structures for the installation site, panel layout, loads on the structure, environmental conditions and the project's technical requirements.
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Stage 03 of 06
Reviewing and choosing equipment
Reviewing the specifications of the equipment needed, including solar panels, inverters and related equipment, to suit the system's capacity and type, with specialists in the field.
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Stage 04 of 06
Supplying components and equipment
Coordinating supply of the structural components and equipment, based on the technical specification, the quality required and the scope agreed with the client.
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Stage 05 of 06
Building the structure and installing equipment
Building the panel support structures and coordinating equipment installation around the project design, the site conditions and each specialist's responsibilities.
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Stage 06 of 06
Electrical work and commissioning
Coordinating the electrical work, connections, protection and other system parts by the relevant specialists, and following through commissioning and performance checks, within the contract scope.
01Do you also design and build the panel support structure?
Yes—we design and build the panel infrastructure as one integrated LSF system.
02Is this suitable for rooftops?
Yes—LSF's low weight makes rooftop and existing-space installation possible with less load.
03How long does installation take?
It depends on project size, but engineered, pre-prepared parts make installation faster and more orderly.
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