Design Proposal
2 x Steel Solar PV Car Canopies.
Dorking Nursery School – RH4 1BY
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The Project
our ref:
KSD-0019
Client
Client Name:
OPEC PLC
Client Address:
Client Project Ref:
Client Brief
To provide a proposal including:
A. Supply and install 2 x solar steel canopies only
- Structural Engineers Reports
- Preparation Groundwork
- Connection of canopy drainage to existing system
- Make good tarmac post installation
- Painting of marked parking bay lines
- All labour costs
- All required equipment hire
- Design Costs
- Product Warranty
B. Supply and install 2 x solar steel canopies as above and to include solar and electrical installation.
- Solar PV Panels
- Internal Lighting (PIR)
- Required Inverters
- All cables, connectors, fittings and components
- All labour costs
- All required equipment hire
- Design Costs
- Product Warranty
Building applications with Surrey Council will be done by OPEC.
Welcome to your KaraSolar Design Proposal
KaraSolar are revolutionising the way carparks are utilised by transforming them into sustainable powerhouses. Our innovative solar canopies not only provide shade and protection for vehicles but also harness the sun’s energy to generate clean, renewable power.
Why Choose Our Solar Canopies?
- Eco-Friendly Energy: Embrace a greener future with our solar canopies that reduce carbon footprints and promote sustainable energy use.
- Cost Savings: Lower your energy bills and potentially earn through energy credits with our efficient solar technology.
- Enhanced Carpark Experience: Our canopies offer shade and protection from the elements, improving comfort for your customers or employees.
- Aesthetic Appeal: Modern and sleek designs that enhance the visual appeal of your carpark while demonstrating your commitment to sustainability.
A Note On Parking Bay Sizes:
When assessing the area needed for staff and customer parking, it should be noted that the current UK norm for parking spaces is 2.4m wide by 4.8 m long. However please note that several models of modern vehicles are more than 4.8m long. The recommended space for manoeuvring (roadways) between bays is 6m.
These dimensions are neither minimum nor written in tablets of stone and may be revised to suit your particular needs, but remember that good access and wider bays aid efficient use of the parking area and are much more pleasant for your customers to use.
Bay Sizes For Motorists With Disabilities: The BSI British Standards Code provides some guidance as to what is required - disabled access parking spaces should be 2400mm x 4800mm with a 1200mm wide marked access zone between spaces and a 1200mm wide safety zone for boot access. Government guidelines (Inclusive Mobility published by DfT) recommend that 6% of parking should be allocated to disabled people, unless otherwise covered by local planning regulations. The guidance also recommends how to identify these spaces, with special markings and signage.
For more information on parking in the UK visit: The British Parking Association
EV Charger Bay Sizes: It is recommended to leave additional access zones between parking bays intended for EV Charging. This allows for some vehicles that plug and charge from the side. These bays should also be clearly marked and include eye-level signage.
Disabled EV Charger Bays: As the number of electric vehicles in the UK grows as will the requirement for EV charger bays. There are currently no guidelines on providing disabled parking bays with EV chargers so we highly recommend creating EV charger bays with the required 1.2m marked area between the bays and thus automatically making all your EV charger bays suitable for people with disabilities.
Transform your carpark into a beacon of sustainability
We are dedicated to providing top-quality solar canopy solutions tailored to meet your specific needs. Our team of experts handles everything from design and installation to maintenance, ensuring a seamless and hassle-free experience.
A Note On Vehicle Heights:
When planning the placement of solar canopies, it is essential to consider the maximum height of vehicles that may use the car park, not just those parking under the canopy. Thought should be given to high-sided vehicles manoeuvring around the structures. Our solar carports and canopies are typically designed with a vehicle clearance height of 2.50 metres. We can increase this height, however, this would increase the overall canopy height and potentially create planning issues and/or lower the roof pitch therefore lowering the solar performance. An increase in canopy height may also make it necessary to increase the canopy's specifications.
Domestic Vehicles: All our Solar Canopies and Carports comfortably accommodate all vehicles intended for domestic use. One of the tallest in this category, the Land Rover Discovery, stands at 2.00 metres high. The vehicles shown in most of our drawings are the Jaguar F-Pace (1.66 metres high) and/or the Jaguar I-Pace (1.56 metres high).
example vehicle Jaguar F-Pace
Commercial Vehicles: If the car park is frequently used by commercial vehicles, a 2.50-metre clearance could potentially cause issues. Common commercial van heights include:
- H1 - Standard - up to 2.50m
- H2 - High Top - up to 2.90m
- H3 - Super High Top - up to 3.20m
For example, the height of a VW Crafter can range from 2.30 metres to 3.20 metres high, depending on the model.
To reduce the potential risks, we recommend clearly displaying canopy height restrictions with signs at eye level located at the car park entrance and on the canopies themselves. Allowances should also be made at the ends of the structures to prevent high-sided vehicles from colliding with the canopy while manoeuvring. Where possible, implementing a height restriction at the point of entry is an even more effective solution.
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The Site
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Site Address
Site Client:
Surrey County Council
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Notes On The Site
Carpark to west side of the nursery school. Currently consists of 2 x rows of 8 standard bays on the north and south side with entrance and exit in the centre of the east side.
Water drainage is already present at the site and can be used for run off rainwater from the structures.
The car park is surface is tarmac, we are unaware what services are under the car park.
It appears they maybe some shading issues from surrounding trees that would effect the performance of solar system. A site visit would be require to determine the impact the shading has or the possibility of pruning to minimise the shading.
Proposed Parking Layout
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Parking Bay Sizes: When assessing the area needed for staff and customer parking, it should be noted that the current UK norm for parking spaces is 2.4m wide by 4.8 m long. However please note that several models of modern vehicles are more the 4.8m long. The recommended space for manoeuvring (roadways) between bays is 6m. These dimensions are neither minimum nor written in tablets of stone, and may be revised to suit your particular needs, but remember that good access and wider bays aids efficient use of the parking area.
For more information on parking in the UK visit: The British Parking Association
Bay Sizes For Motorists With Disabilities: The BSI British Standards Code provides some guidance as to what is required - disabled access parking spaces should be 2400mm x 4800mm with a 1200mm wide marked access zone between spaces and a 1200mm wide safety zone for boot access. Government guidelines (Inclusive Mobility published by DfT) recommend that 6% of parking should be allocated to disabled people, unless otherwise covered by local planning regulations. The guidance also recommends how to identify these spaces, with special markings and signage.
EV Charger Bay Sizes: It is recommended to leave additional access zones between parking bays intended for EV Charging. This allows for some vehicles that plug and charge from the side. These bays should also be clearly marked and include eye level signage.
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Site Assumptions
Our initial comments, proposals and quotes are intended as a guideline only and are subject to a site survey. We have made some assumptions in order to calculate this proposal. You will find a list of these assumptions and the end of 'The Proposal'.
The Structure(s)
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Notes On The Structures - Version 1.0
Structural steelwork is to be in accordance with the National Structural Steelwork Specification for Building Construction (latest edition). All structural steelwork to be hot rolled mild steel Grade S355, and all mild steel plates to be Grade S275 to BS EN 10025 (latest edition). All steelwork to be hot dip galvanized in accordance with BS EN ISO 1461 to a dry film thickness of 85μm.
Should you consider this design principle not suitable please do let us know and we would be happy to redesign.
A full site survey would be required to ensure dimensions, services, hazards and suitability of placing these structures at this site. This proposal is intended for seeking approval for the design concept.
Design Option Version 1.0
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All KaraSolar Canopies and Services Meet UK Building Standards and Eurocodes.
The Eurocodes are a set of structural design standards, developed by CEN (European Committee for Standardisation), to cover the design of all types of structures in steel, concrete, timber, masonry and aluminium. In the UK, they are published by BSI under the designations BS EN 1990 to BS EN 1999; each of these ten Eurocodes is published in several Parts and each Part is accompanied by a National Annex that implements the CEN document and adds certain UK-specific provisions.
What your system can include...
Colour Range
LED Lighting
Guttering
Security Cameras
Parking Design
All Our Solar Carports and Canopies
are Designed and Made in the UK.
Supporting British Manufacturing, Minimising
Environmental Impact and Creating British Jobs.
We use ‘British Steel’ & 'British Timber’
EV Chargers from Rolec are designed and made in the UK.
Inverters & Batteries from UK company Rayleigh Instruments.
Roofing sheets from British company Cladco
We Love to get JAZZY!
Our solar carports and canopies are available in a range of painted colour finishes. However, if you're looking for something more unique, we love getting creative. From timber inserts set into the steel frames, with the option to have your logo burned into the timber, to translucent resin panels illuminated by LEDs, we’re always excited to collaborate with our clients to create a design that perfectly complements the location and enhances its aesthetic appeal.
The Solar System
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Notes On The Solar System - Version 1.0
Please Note: We have picked these panels to maximise solar performance for the available space. Other Solar panels are available if you would prefer a different type. We also frequently install REC or Jinko panels with a 25-year product warranty. Please speak with your project manager for more information.
Project includes 114 x REC Twin Peak 5 Series 410Wp - White
Total Project Solar Power Rating
46.74 kW
Solar PV Panels:
REC TwinPeak 5 Mono Series solar panels feature an innovative design, high panel efficiency and power output, enabling customers to get the most out of the available space. Combined with industry-leading product quality and the reliability of a strong and established European brand, these panels are ideal for residential and commercial rooftops worldwide.
25-year product standard warranty
25-year linear power output warranty
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The following performance charts are based on installing this system at:
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Total Number of Solar Panels:
114
Solar Panel Type:
REC Twin Peak 5 Series 410Wp - White
Total Wp Rating:
46.74 kW
Total System Estimated Annual Generation:
50526 kWh*
(for more details on each individual solar array see below.)
Your projected annual energy usage is currently set to 8000 kWh.
If you would like to change the projected usage amount please just let us know.
Your projected annual solar power generation: 50526 kWh.*
See below for more information on how our solar performance estimates are calculated.
The system performance chart is an estimate of what you could expect your solar system to generate.
- The orange bar represents the expected kWh per day your system should create
- The grey background represents your current (or projected) kWh power usage.
The more accurate you are able to provide current energy usage data the more accurate we can estimated the impact of installing solar. For example, determining energy consumption curves allows us to calculate battery requirements and more accurate bill savings. Please speak with your project manager to increase the accuracy of these projections.
*Performance charts are estimated using OpenSolar.
Independently Verified, Class-Leading Design Accuracy
OpenSolar has engaged with some of the most trusted experts in the industry to provide independent, 3rd party assessments of the accuracy of OpenSolar’s design tool.
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System Also Includes - Version 1.0
Warranties & Guarantees
Unprecedented savings, more economic security, greater energy autonomy for consumers and reduced carbon footprint.
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Accredited Solar Panel & EV Charger Installation
Membership of MCS and RECC demonstrates our adherence to the highest recognised industry standards: KaraSolar is committed to excellence in quality, competency, compliance and customer service.
Solar Carport & Canopy Quality Assurance Policy V2.02
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Our Promise To You...
Reducing carbon emissions, preventing further environmental harm and saving you money. All this while offering customer service we are proud of. We are here for your sales enquiries and for post-sales support.
We aim to provide a friendly, professional and fast service. We only use and sell items that have passed our own rigid quality control to ensure we can offer the most reliable products at the best prices.
We welcome all enquiries, please do not hesitate to get in touch.
