Rexel
Background
Magnox is responsible for decommissioning 12 nuclear power sites across the UK, including Hinkley Point A – a former Magnox nuclear power station. The supply of mains power in some areas is a major issue, and Magnox needed a solution to reduce hazards across the site and ensure that activities are carried out with due regard for the environment and health and safety.
Challenge
Hinkley Point A was a challenging environment owing to the absence of lighting for pedestrians and vehicles and digging trenches for cables caused major issues for Magnox owing to the sensitivity of the site. They needed a flexible, sustainable lighting solution to improve safety while reducing carbon emissions. They also needed to be able to move lighting across the site as the decommissioning process required. We worked closely with Rexel, our wholesale partner, to understand the complexities and came up with a solution that benefited both parties.
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The Solution
Prolectric worked with Rexel to quickly deploy 15 ProTemp solar lighting units at the site. The ProTemp is a temporary solar lighting column that delivers a powerful and reliable year-round lighting solution without noise, emissions or the need for mains power. The unit is mounted on a 1-tonne concrete base with a 5m column and can easily be moved with a forklift, dispensing with the need to dig trenches, reducing installation costs and red tape. The deployment helped Magnox achieve significant reduction in CO2 emissions, saving time and money.
The Result
Our long-standing relationship with both Rexel and Magnox meant that we were able to deliver and install the 15 ProTemp units onto the site within just two months of the initial order. By deploying sustainable lighting at Hinkley Point A, Magnox has achieved a major reduction in CO2 emissions, helping them towards their net-zero targets. They have also saved significant time and money – ProTemp is a fully off-grid lighting solution, with no cables and no trenching required, combining effortless installation and zero maintenance with easy sitewide portability.
What our clients have to say
There are currently in excess of 30 units now located at HPA. They work very well in their chosen locations and are proving to be robust in what can sometimes be a very harsh and extreme environment. Once set up and thus far, they appear to be near self-sufficient with next to no maintenance required.
M. Reeve
Site Engineer, Rexel
After the initial concern of suggesting to run a diesel generator 24/7 for the project duration, Magnox hired the Prolectric ProPower Solar Hybrid Generator. The evident demonstration of the effectiveness of commercially available solar hybrid equipment has been the driving force behind this investigation. This provided a great example of sustainable solutions meeting the needs of projects on site and demonstrates the applicability of using solar hybrid systems.
Jack Armitage
Consultant, Magnox
QinetiQ has a target of becoming Net-Zero with ambitious near-term GHG reduction targets. To assist, Prolectric assessed our lighting needs, developed a detailed plan and installed over 129 solar street lights and bollards at our HQ. The lights are bright and reliable, improving health and safety. The lighting is high quality and robust in harsh weather. All lighting so far has required minimal maintenance and been well received by our company and tenants.
Simon Homer
Project Manager, QinetiQ
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