Hong Kong's CyberPort Obtains An Innovative Solar Rooftop From NEFIN

Jun 7, 2021 10:03 AM ET
  • Solar photovoltaic (PV) designer and also financier in carbon nonpartisanship services, NEFIN Group, has actually introduced the start of its planetary system installation at Hong Kong's Cyberport Business Centre, a key fintech hub in the city state. Nefin was designated by Hong Kong Cyberport (Cyberport).

Nefin claims that its system gets rid of space as well as filling constraints of a lot of buildings while securing building framework.

The project embraces a dual-purpose solar panel system comprising both typical rigid solar panels and also versatile photovoltaic panels dealt with fit different rooftop packing ability.

The standard method of setting up inflexible solar panels uses lengthy plinths or blocks to sustain the panels on rooftops. However this "counter weight" setup technique does not suit all existing buildings. While this method adheres to worldwide as well as local codes and laws, the weight of the system might surpass the filling restriction of a rooftop. The installation additionally includes straight bolting to the flooring to securely protect the panels, which may damage the surface and also the water proofing layer of rooftops.

This project has actually embraced an innovative strategy to installation. By directly fixing the adaptable PV panels to the roofing system surface area, wind-load and also dead-load are considerably decreased, allowing for the full exercise of the available architectural loading of the roof covering and for this reason, optimize the overall solar plant capacity. This is a hassle-free as well as innovative option for companies looking for renewable energy services and also carbon neutrality.

Each of the low reflectance PV panels made use of in the Cyberport's solar power system carries several sensing units that determine solar luster and atmosphere changes. These sensors accumulate clinical information to gauge system efficiency which can be more utilised to create an advanced monitoring system, assisting in the development of ecological innovation as well as renewable energy in Hong Kong.

Ceo of NEFIN Group, Mr Glenn Lim, commented, "This specific sort of solar PV system supplies a practical carbon nonpartisanship solution for facility proprietors who were when prevented by room restraint. It is specifically appropriate for companies that are concentrated on business social responsibilities as well as ESG dedication."

Covering 2 top roof coverings and also an obtainable roofing of Cyberport 4, the solar power system is anticipated to generate power of 66,000 kWh every year, comparable to countering 46,860 kg of CO2 exhaust, or driving.

Nefin has been founded by a core management group of DuPont Solar Business as well as has collectively supplied over 300MW of utility-scale, industrial, as well as commercial rooftop planetary systems regionally.


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