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Benfield Motors Sunderland – Solar Installation (2014)

30kW Commercial Solar PV System

This 30kW commercial solar PV system was installed for Benfield Motors Sunderland in 2014. The installation features 120 Risen 250W poly-crystalline panels combined with Power One Trio 27.6kW inverters and a Renusol mounting framework.

The system was engineered to reduce electricity consumption during daylight hours and lower operational running costs across the dealership. Full G59 protection, scaffolding, commissioning and DNO notification were included as part of the turnkey solution.

Technical Information:

Solar Panels:120 × Risen 250W Poly-Crystalline
Mounting System:Renusol Roof Mounting Kit
Inverters:Power One Trio 27.6 kW (with G59 relays)
Web Monitoring:Power One Web Interface Unit
DC Isolators:6
DC String Fuses:6
AC Isolators:2 × 63A
Total Generation Meter:OFGEM Approved 3-Phase TGM
Additional Works:Scaffolding, DNO Notification, Commissioning, 2 × 6-Month Services


Installation Data

Installed Capacity30.0 kWp
Panel Rating250W Poly-Crystalline
SAP Performance Factor (Kk)742
Shade Factor (SF)1.0
Estimated Annual Output22,260 kWh


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