Tuesley Farm – Hall Hunter Partnership

Gantt charts were employed to develop a collaborative works programme that aligned with the timelines and requirements of all involved parties. Planning permission was secured with the local authority. The client allocated a former polytunnel field for the array. Groundworks and equipment installation began immediately, including the PV array and dedicated distribution kiosk.

The mounting frame was accurately set out using GPS-guided laser mapping. The structure was pile-driven directly into the soil, eliminating the need for carbon-intensive concrete, and the modules were subsequently mounted.

The DC cabling was installed and tested in preparation for commissioning. The inverters were then mounted onto the array frame and wired back to the new distribution kiosk located near the array, ready for energisation via the upgraded site supply.

Cable trenching from the array to the supply connection point was scheduled to take place after the harvest season to minimise disruption. Works through the staff accommodation field were completed efficiently and the area reinstated promptly. The client’s existing plant room was also extended to house the new distribution panel.

In coordination with the DNO, a new plinth and kiosk were installed. The upgraded transformer and distribution panel were brought online using the site’s backup generation to ensure almost no downtime.

Final commissioning was carried out, with G100 compliance and export limitation fully tested and witnessed by the DNO. The client was then given a full induction and presented with all documents, including an operation and maintenance package.