PROJECT OVERVIEW
Overview
New Energy delivered an 87.36 kWp rooftop solar PV system at South Tyneside College in South Shields, supporting the wider redevelopment of the college campus and its long-term sustainability objectives.
The installation comprises 192 high-efficiency Canadian Solar 455 W panels, paired with SolarEdge inverter and optimiser technology to maximise system performance and provide detailed monitoring. Designed around the available flat-roof space, the system is expected to generate approximately 79,190 kWh of renewable electricity each year, reducing reliance on grid electricity and saving around 15.31 tonnes of CO₂ annually.
The project demonstrates how renewable technology can be successfully integrated into a major education development, providing South Tyneside College with a reliable source of clean energy while contributing to lower operational carbon emissions over the lifetime of the building.
THE PROJECT
The Challenge
The project was delivered as part of a large, live construction scheme in a constrained urban location, with significant coordination required around other rooftop services, access routes and ongoing building works.
The main challenge was to integrate a sizeable PV array onto the available roof space while maintaining safe access, avoiding clashes with mechanical and electrical services, and achieving the required system performance.
Careful design coordination and planning allowed the 192-panel array to be installed efficiently without compromising the wider construction programme.
HOW WE DELIVERED
The Solution
New Energy developed a coordinated SolarEdge PV solution specifically around the available roof areas, positioning the array to maximise generation while maintaining clear access to surrounding plant and services.
The final installation uses 192 × 455 W Canadian Solar panels, SolarEdge optimisers and a 66.6 kW SolarEdge inverter, providing an 87.36 kWp system with detailed performance monitoring. Close coordination with the wider construction team allowed the installation to be delivered safely and efficiently alongside the other ongoing works on site.
THE OUTCOME
Results
The completed 87.36 kWp solar PV system is expected to generate approximately 79,190 kWh of renewable electricity each year, helping to reduce the college’s reliance on grid-supplied energy.
The installation is forecast to save around 15.31 tonnes of CO₂ annually, while the SolarEdge monitoring platform provides ongoing visibility of system performance. The project delivers a long-term renewable energy asset that supports the college’s sustainability objectives and contributes to lower operational carbon emissions over the life of the building.
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