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PV Ground Mount Systems (Hill & Smith Solar)
PV Ground Mount Systems (Hill & Smith Solar)
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Thinking global.
Acting local. Example Hill & Smith Solar PV Projects in Europe
We have supplied more than 270 MW worth of PV ground mount 01 2000 kW 03 10368 kW 05 4300 kW 07 3246 kW 09 5000 kW
structures across Europe within our first four years.
Dunsfold Nivelstein Heidleberg Sangeorgiu Yerusovalimo
GREAT BRITISH United Germany Germany de Padure Bulgaria
DESIGN & QUALITY Kingdom Romania
Hill & Smith Holdings Specialist in the design, Hill & Smith Solar
manufacture and supply PV Ground Mount Systems
Hill & Smith Holdings PLC is an of technically advanced > Back-2-Back Rail
A bespoke panel slide-in system that
international group with leading positions Hill & Smith Holdings PLC makes the insertion of PV modules
Hill & Smith Holdings’ operations are organised into three small-scale solar projects from as little as 3kW, as well as custom-made
racking systems that adapt to the individual site and ground conditions > SolaPac
main business segments: Infrastructure Products – Utilities, A mobile renewable energy generation
of large-scale solar farm installations. Our technically advanced ground
Infrastructure Products – Roads, and Galvanising Services. mount systems are easy and quick to assemble and have saved our unit that comes in an ISO container.
clients time and money during the installation of their projects. We have
The Group’s success has been driven by a focus on considerable experience in working on open area projects including
service, innovation and product development, as well as challenging terrains such as brownfield sites or slopes and have supplied
numerous projects in the United Kingdom and across Europe.
an entrepreneurial management culture that encourages
individual group businesses to respond quickly and
effectively to market opportunities and challenges. Contents
Hill & Smith Holdings Global Operations
> Why work with Hill & Smith Solar 04
> Services 05
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USA United France Sweden > Back-2-Back Rail 06
Kingdom
> Ωmega Rail 08
> SolarKIT 10
> SolaPac 12
Hill & Smith Solar is proud to offer a comprehensive package We understand that a reliable and experienced supplier makes
of products and services which we are confident will exceed a real difference to the seamless and timely implementation
your expectations. of your solar park project.
> Renowned background loads in the first ground mount project in With a mounting system being an integral Our services include: If required, we can organise
Bosnia and Herzegovina. part of a solar installation, our dedicated the following services:
As a division of Hill & Smith Limited, we team is happy to support you during every
can look back on many years of invaluable > Outstanding product quality step of your project - from initial planning
experience when it comes to design, and cost calculation to the installation of
manufacture and supply of steel products. As part of a London Stock Exchange your solar park. > Individual project design > Installation services such as post
Hill & Smith Solar has built seamlessly on listed PLC, we adhere to the highest driving, assembly of the framework and
the success of its parent company - we have quality standards for both design and > Solar park layout optimisation mounting of panels
supplied more than 250 MW of PV ground manufacture. We use high-quality (arrangement of tables)
mount structures in the UK and across components which make our products > Pull out tests
> Price comparison with more cost effective
Europe within our first four years. a durable and safe investment at a the majority of customers have used our
table layout solutions (if possible) > Ground investigation (through our
competitive price. Hill & Smith Solar applies systems more than once.
recommended partner)
> Invaluable experience the Eurocode in the design of its racking > Evaluation of ground survey report and
systems and offers a long-term structural > Excellent customer service selection of most suitable foundation
We have designed bespoke mounting warranty underwritten by Hill & Smith option
systems for a variety of locations, including Holdings PLC. Our dedicated and experienced team is
many with more challenging conditions. committed to providing expert support > Table drawings and ramming plan
These include a hybrid system with three > Sophisticated technical design throughout each stage of your solar
different foundation solutions for the first project, from design, production, and > Detailed static analysis report
brownfield solar farm in Wales, a system Our innovative ground mount systems delivery to installation. Our West Midlands
following a 20 degree slope in north-south consist of a minimum number of smart based engineers are happy to offer advice > Delivery schedule in line with
direction for a 10 MW project in an old components that are quick and easy on site and, if required, provide installation construction plan
sandpit in Germany, and a purpose-built to assemble. Our systems have saved training.
concrete ballast foundation to overcome our clients time and money during the
rocky ground conditions and high wind installation of their solar projects and
*depending on the product
04 > Why work with Hill & Smith Solar > hillsmithsolar.com hillsmithsolar.com > Services from Hill & Smith Solar > 05
Back-2-Back Rail
> SolarKIT
The Back-2-Back rail is a custom-made
product that adapts to individual project
requirements and ground conditions. The
system comes with a 25 year structural
warranty.
> SolaPac
Features & Benefits
> Bespoke design of tables > The system is available with a single or
double leg*
> Panels simply slide into the rail –
no clamps are required > Panels can be mounted in portrait or
landscape orientation
> ‘Lock and Safe’ security solution
built-in > Flexible table length (up to
approximately 60m)*
> End caps are provided as an
additional security feature > Different foundation options are
available allowing the framework to
> U-shaped plastic spacers as an be erected on a wide range of ground
additional corrosion protection conditions
between the panel and the steel
> Suitable for high wind and snow loads
system
Fact > Cabling can be integrated into the
> Highly corrosion-resistant material
rail and is held by our cable clip – no > Long-term structural warranty of up to
additional cable guidance necessary 25 years
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Our clients have installed panels up to
four times faster
*Subject to detailed static calculations and dependant on local wind and
snow loads as well as terrain and ground conditions
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Ωmega Rail
> SolarKIT
> SolaPac
Features & Benefits
> Bespoke design of tables > Panels can be mounted in portrait or
landscape orientation
> Easy clamp fixing solution
> Flexible table length (up to
> Suitable for thin film and all types of approximately 60m)*
framed solar panels
> Different foundation options are
> ‘Lock and Safe’ security solution available allowing the framework to
built-in be erected on a wide range of ground
conditions
> U-shaped plastic spacers as additional
corrosion protection between the > Suitable for high wind and snow loads
panel and the steel system
> Highly corrosion-resistant material
> Cabling can be integrated into the
rail and is held by our cable clip – no > Long-term structural warranty of up to
additional cable guidance necessary 25 years
08 > Ωmega Rail > hillsmithsolar.com hillsmithsolar.com > Ωmega Rail > 09
SolarKIT
> SolarKIT
Fact
> SolaPac
Quick delivery due to UK stock
> SolarKIT
military and government, non-government
organisations, the construction industry,
the mining and energy industry, health
and education services, major events and
other operators requiring ‘off-grid’ power
generation.
> SolaPac
Why choose
SolaPac? Savings over Diesel
> Easy field installation – from delivery to kWh per kWp
installation in 4 hours
1200 1500 1750 2000
> Flexible generation and easy integration
into on and off-grid assets
Price of Diesel
Savings Savings Savings Savings
> Unique and sustainable generation (inc. delivery)
solution to rural communities
$1.25/ltr $0.25 $0.29 $0.31 $0.32
> Reliable power capacity of up to 44.1kW
> Established production facilities with $1.50/ltr $0.34 $0.37 $0.39 $0.40
substantial future capacity
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mount systems consist of
a minimum amount of
smart components to make
assembly easy and efficient. 01 02 03 04
01-04> Salt spray test, 20 µm coating per side
04 Hot dip galvanised after 6 weeks 05-06> Salt spray test 2000 hours
05 Post galvanised 85 µm Post-galvanised 85 μm coating - Magnelis®
ZM250/20 μm coating
06 Magnelis® 20 µm
Our ground mount systems Hill & Smith Solar has a strong
can be installed on a wide focus on creative product
range of ground conditions. development and continuously
strives to develop innovative
Based on the results of a ground and exciting products.
investigation report for the project site,
our engineers will be able to determine
which foundation type is the most We aim to respond quickly and effectively
suitable and cost effective option for to the latest market opportunities and
your project. A pull-out test can be challenges to ensure we add value to both
arranged if necessary. our customers and product range.
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Technical Technical
information information
Hill & Smith Solar. Generic System Features Hill & Smith Solar. SolarKIT Features
Application Mounting angle Foundation tolerances Application Distance between the ground and Structure tolerances
> Ground mount > 10 to 40 degrees in North-South or > Height adjustment: > Ground Mount system for small-scale the first panel (bottom edge) > Height adjustment:
East-West direction +/- 30 mm ground mount installations between > 20° = 984mm +/- 10 mm
> Adjustable North-South position: 3 kW and 1 MW > North-South adjustment:
Design 25° = 770mm
Slope of terrain +/- 30 mm +/- 10 mm
> Single / double post design > 30° = 564mm
> Adjustable East-West position: Design > East-West adjustment:
> North-South or East-Wesst design > Bespoke design to suit terrain > 35° = 366mm
+/- 30 mm +/- 10 mm
> Single post design
> Designed to Euro Code EN 1991 > Tolerance of foundation implantation:
standard Foundation > Designed to Euro Code EN 1991 Panel sizes
Warranty +/- 40 mm
> Portrait: 2 x 6 or 2 x 18;
> Driven posts (top hat section) > 60 cell: > Spacing for dilatation:
> 25 years structural warranty underwritten Landscape: 3 x 7 or 3 x 3 panels
Orientation of modules > Precast concrete foundation Height: 1640 to 1665mm 3 to 10 mm
by Hill & Smith Holdings PLC > Interconnectable tables
> Portrait or landscape > ballast / purlin foundation With: 980 to 1005mm
Lifetime Thickness: 30/35/38/40/45 Foundation tolerances
Orientation of modules
Posts Cabling Orientation: Portrait or Landscape > Height adjustment:
> 30 years > Portrait or landscape
> 72 cell: +/- 30 mm
> Flexible post spacing to optimise > Cabling can be integrated into the rail and
material cost is held by our cable clip Height: 1950 to 1985mm > Adjustable North-South position:
Leadtime Posts +/- 30 mm
> S275 or S355 steel, hot-dip galvanised With: 980 to 1005mm
to EN 1461/10346 standard > 4 to 6 weeks for completion of all > 5mm thickness, grade S355 steel > Adjustable East-West position:
Structure tolerances Thickness: 30/35/38/40/45
components (Subject to project size +/- 30 mm
> Process of fabrication: punched / bent Orientation: Landscape
> Height adjustment: and production pipeline – please confirm
+/- 10 mm with us) Supporting structure
Supporting structure Warranty
> North-South adjustment: > Posts: hot-dip galvanised steel Foundation
+/- 10 mm > 15 years product warranty
> Zinc-magnesium-coated S350 steel for Estimated installation time > System: zinc-magnesium coated steel > Driven post (top hat section)
long-term corrosion resistance > East-West adjustment: for long term corrosion resistance
> Post driving and frame assembly:
> Process of fabrication: cold roll formed +/- 10 mm
approx. 1 week with 12 workers for 1MW
Lifetime
> Tolerance of foundation implantation:
Slope of terrain
Fasteners and small parts > 30 years
+/- 40 mm > Bespoke design to suit terrain
Fasteners and small parts > M10 and M12 HDG flanged nuts
> Spacing for dilatation:
> M10 and M12 HDG flanged nuts and bolts Lead-time
3 to 15 mm Wind load
and bolts > Plastic spacers (u protectors) > Approximately 5 days
> Security screws and fasteners > Adjustment washers > Category II
> Adjustment washers > 25 m/s - altitude 150m
Estimated installation time
(Eurocode 1991 – 1- 4)
> Cable clips Mounting angle
> Approximately 40 kW / day (5-6 workers)
> 20°, 25°, 30° or 35°
Snow load
> Zone 4
> Altitude 150m (Eurocode: 1991 – 1-3)
All components are included in our price – no additional cost All components are included in our price – no additional cost
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Process map
Landscape design Portrait design
Client enquiry
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Project details and Site layout PV panel Ground investigation
parameters drawing dimensions report (if available)
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On-site support form Hill & Smith Solar Warranty validation through
engineering team (if required) Hill & Smith Solar
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Case study Case study
6.8 MW 4.98 MW
Wadebridge, UK Corsham, UK
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Case study Case study
2.7 MW 5 MW
Q4 2014 Q3 2013
Fact
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It’s a fact! OSLO 1129km
Five Mile Drive
6.3 MW
Gloucestershire, UK
1250km LONDON
VIENNA 1220km
40,230m
> 830 metres, Burj Khalifa, Dubai
> 301 metres, Eiffel Tower, Paris
> 96 metres, Big Ben, London
A 40,230m high
pile of solar panels
If PV panels from all projects supplied by Hill & Smith
Solar were stacked on top of each other, they would
reach a distance of 25 miles (ca. 40km)!
>25 miles
This is about the distance of a marathon race or
48 times the height of Burj Khalifa
417x 133x 48x 133 times the height of the Eiffel Tower
417 times the height of Big Ben
2064
If all projects supplied by Hill & Smith
city of London city of London
Solar across Europe were combined, they
would cover an area of more than 15 km².
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