South Melbourne Market, City of Port Phillip

Enhar's Scope:

• Scoping, feasiblity and finanical modelling of solar 400kW, battery, embedded network and Electric Vehicle charging;
• Concept design and preliminary grid connection application;
• Management of structural approval, roof safety equipment and building permits;
• Tender documentation, management and evaluation;
• Owners engineers and project management;
• Post installation auditing and defect management;
• Performance monitoring.

Project Details:

• 247kW commissioned in August 2020
• System integration with Fire Alarm and smaller legacy PV system
• Significant roof safety equipment upgrade including walkways, stairs and skylight protection
• Provides optimum solar self consumption of council loads at the market
• Performance guaranteed

Project Challenges:

• Safe roof hardware compliance and ensuring the roof and PV system can be safely accessed following solar installation
• Complex roof areas, electrical networks and grid protection controls 
• Oversight of solar contractor to ensure safety, quality and communication 
• Engagement and communication with various stakeholders of a busy public marketplace
• Building permits