Solar Panel Carport at Innovation House
Project Details
Sector: Commercial
Location: Caldicot, Monmouthshire
Date: April 2022
Situation
Innovation House in Caldicot undertook a project to construct a solar panel carport within the existing office development premises. As part of this initiative, there was a need to address surface water runoff management while ensuring compliance with Monmouthshire County Council’s SuDS Approval Body (SAB) requirements.
Task
The objective was to implement a sustainable drainage system that would effectively capture, treat, and attenuate runoff from the solar panel carport before its discharge into the existing porous block paving surface in the office car park. The solution also needed to contribute additional environmental benefits such as enhancing biodiversity and air quality.
Action
To meet these requirements, two SuDSPlanter® units were integrated into the design. These units were strategically placed to collect runoff, providing both treatment to remove pollutants and attenuation to slow water flow. The treated water was then safely discharged into the porous block paving, preserving the functionality of the car park’s existing drainage system.
Result
The SuDSPlanter® units successfully satisfied SAB requirements for surface water treatment and attenuation. Additionally, the inclusion of these units enhanced the site’s biodiversity and contributed to air quality improvements, aligning with environmental sustainability goals. This dual functionality supported both regulatory compliance and the client’s broader commitment to environmentally responsible development.
Solar Panel Carport at Innovation House
Project Details
Sector: Commercial
Location: Caldicot, Monmouthshire
Date: April 2022
Situation
Innovation House in Caldicot undertook a project to construct a solar panel carport within the existing office development premises. As part of this initiative, there was a need to address surface water runoff management while ensuring compliance with Monmouthshire County Council’s SuDS Approval Body (SAB) requirements.
Task
The objective was to implement a sustainable drainage system that would effectively capture, treat, and attenuate runoff from the solar panel carport before its discharge into the existing porous block paving surface in the office car park. The solution also needed to contribute additional environmental benefits such as enhancing biodiversity and air quality.
Action
To meet these requirements, two SuDSPlanter® units were integrated into the design. These units were strategically placed to collect runoff, providing both treatment to remove pollutants and attenuation to slow water flow. The treated water was then safely discharged into the porous block paving, preserving the functionality of the car park’s existing drainage system.
Result
The SuDSPlanter® units successfully satisfied SAB requirements for surface water treatment and attenuation. Additionally, the inclusion of these units enhanced the site’s biodiversity and contributed to air quality improvements, aligning with environmental sustainability goals. This dual functionality supported both regulatory compliance and the client’s broader commitment to environmentally responsible development.
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