Boys & Girls Club of Hawaii
91-884 Fort Weaver Rd. Ewa Beach, HI 96706
85-165 Plantation Rd. Waianae, HI 96792
1704 Waiola St. Honolulu, HI 96826
Project Type: Photovoltaic
Facility Description: Public Non Profit
Project Size: 208.8 kW DC
Annual Savings: $ 133,500
System Description: 3 Photovoltaic systems consisting of 870 Sharp 240 watt Modules, 22 SMA SB 10000TL Inverters.
Photonworks Engineering LLP was hired by Kairos Energy Capital to design and construct PV systems for the Boys and Girls Clubs of Hawaii across 3 locations on the island of Oahu. Kairos Energy Capital has entered into a 20 year power purchase agreement with the Boys and Girls Clubs of Hawaii.
The discounted energy provides the Clubs with less expensive power than the utility, so that they can use the saved assets on creating and implementing more meaningful programs for the children of Hawaii.
Kwajalein Atoll
Army Corps of Engineers
Project Cost: $ 3,500,000
Project Type: Photovoltaic
Facility Description: Military Installation
Project Size: 487 kW DC
System Description: Roof and ballasted ground mount of 1838 SolarWorld 265 watt modules and 3 Solectria commercial central inverters 2-65kW & 1-500kw.
This project was a design/build ground and roof mount. Photonworks Engineering designed a custom ballast solution to meet Kwajalein’s harsh marine environment and exposure D wind rating. Photonworks partnered with Nan Inc. to construct the project under (MACC) multiple award contact with the U. S. Military.
This photovoltaic project will help the Department of Defense reach their renewable energy goals by producing 785MWh annually from clean solar power.
Aiea Public Library
99-143 Moanalua Road
Aiea, Hawaii 96701
Project Type: Photovoltaic
Facility Description: Public Library
Project Size: 84kW DC
System Description: Roof Mounted PV System consisting of 336 Suniva MVX 250 watt Modules and 1 Advance Energy Industries AE 75kw Inverter
Photonworks Engineering LLP installed an 84 kW DC solar photovoltaic system at the Aiea Public Library during 2013 and 2014. The PV modules are flush mounted to the 4:12 standing seam roof using S-5! mounting clamps, requiring no penetrations of the roof.
Nan Inc. subcontracted Photonworks Engineering on the newly built library that will service the neighborhood of Aiea. The new LEED Gold library was designed by CDS International and is reminiscent of the old sugar mill with simple, tall gabled roofs, exposed structures and mechanical and air-conditioning duct work within the interior space. It includes shelving to accommodate up to 78,000 books as well as 8,000 DVDs and CDs, provides free wireless Internet access with a valid HSPLS library card, 12 public Internet computers, two public access computers (electronic card catalogs), a large program room for library events, community meetings and activities and more parking stalls for library patrons.
The PV system is projected to produce in excess of 133 MWh annually, helping the State of Hawaii attain its goal of 70% renewable energy by the year 2030.
Joint Base Pearl Harbor Hickam POW/MIA Accounting Command – JPAC
Project Type: Photovoltaic
Facility Description: Military Installation
Project Size: 483.84 kW DC
System Description: Roof and Parking Canopy Mounted PV System consisting of 1793 SolarWorld 270 watt modules and 3 Solectria Commercial Central Inverters 1-85kW, 1- 100kW and 1-266kW.
This project was a complete re-design of an inadequate and outdated design initially provided. Photonworks Engineering’s new design increased the originally proposed capacity by 293% in the same allotted space.
This photovoltaic project will help the Department of Defense reach their renewable energy goals by producing 775 MWh annually from clean solar power.
State of Hawaii – DAGS Kalanimoku Bldg
869 Punchbowl St.
Honolulu, HI 96823
Project Type: Photovoltaic
Facility Description: Office / Data Center
Project Size: 236.1 kWh DC
Annual Savings: $87,600
System Description: Photovoltaic system consisting of 1005 Sharp Modules (235 Watt), 30 SMA SB7000-US inverters and a SunkLink fully ballasted, non-penetrating, racking system with a 10 degree pitch.
This photovoltaic project was added to the DAGS capitol complex energy conservation project awarded to Noresco. Noresco subcontracted Photonworks Engineering as a consultant to develop the photovoltaic scope of work for their proposal. Originally there wasn’t any funds budgeted for the photovoltaic scope of work, but The State of Hawaii Department of Accounting and General Servers(DAGS) worked together with The Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism(DBEDT) and the Governor’s office to secure America Recovery and Reinvestment Act(ARRA) funds to complete this project. Just prior to awarding the project it was determined that the Kalanimoku Bldg was part of a spot network, which would cause a challenge for the project. However, Noresco, HECO, Lincolne Scott and Photonworks Engineering were able to devise a custom solution for interconnection just in time to save the ARRA funds allocation for the State of Hawaii.
The next challenge was dealing with a roofing system with pre-existing conditions. Photonworks Engineering commissioned a thermographic study to document the pre-existing issues and was able to work with the roofing manufacturer to repair the issues prior to installing the photovoltaic system. The system we installed is fully ballasted, non-penetrating, rated to 115mph and it maintains the existing roof warranty for the single ply membrane. The penthouse roof area had a worn out roof system with no warranty, so as part of our installation we added a new 20yr labor and material warranty acrylic roofing system from Hydro Stop. The module area for the system is 17,420 sq ft. The projected average daily stream production is approx. 1 MWh or 365 MWh per year. In the lobby of the Kalanimoku Bldg, Photonworks Engineering installed a kiosk which displays real-time production data from the inverters as well as temperature and wind data which helps determine variances in system performance.
You can find the site previewed on the kiosk at the following url: //www.sunnyportal.com/Templates/PublicPageOverview.aspx?page=bf483dcf-c1e8-473c-85e5-408c2ef25fd6&plant=2b8c0b77-4f7c-4d9d-a35a-afbcb7efbe9e
Kailua Regional Waste Water Treatment Plant
95 Kaneohe Bay Drive
Kaneohe, Hawaii 96734
Project Type: Photovoltaic
Facility Description: State Government
Project Size: 288.9 kW DC
System Description: Photovoltaic system comprised of 1070 Suniva 270 watt Modules, 13 SMA Inverters (8 x STP-24000, 2 x STP-15000, 1 x STP12000 and 2 x SB11000) and a Sunlink 100% ballasted roof mounting system.
Photonworks Engineering LLP was subcontracted by Noresco to design and install photovoltaic systems on rooftops of the 5 buildings of Kailua Waste Water Treatment Plant for the City and County of Honolulu Department of Environmental Services under a 20 year energy services contract.
Island Pacific Distributors
500 Ala Kawa Street #114
Honolulu, HI 96817
Project Type: Photovoltaic w/ Battery Backup
Facility Description: Commercial
Project Size: 87.48 kW DC
Annual Savings: $38,123.00
System Description: Photovoltaic system consisting of 324 Suniva Modules (270 Watt), 4 SMA inverters (3 x STP20000TL-US and 1 x STP15000TL-US) inverters, upgrade of 480V transformer wiring and a battery backup system consisting of 3 Sunny Island 6048-US Inverters managing a bank of outback deep cycle AGM batteries.
Gartley Hall Structural Retrofit and Renovation
University of Hawaii Gartley Hall
2430 Campus Road
Honolulu, HI 96822
Project Type: Photovoltaic
Facility Description: Educational Facility
Project Size: 45 kW DC
System Description: Photovoltaic system consisting of 180 Suniva 250 watt Modules and 1 Advanced Energy AE50TX (50 kW) Inverter.
Nan Inc. subcontracted Photonworks Engineering to design and build a complete photovoltaic system for Gartley Hall at the University of Hawaii at Manoa.
Pensacola Gardens
1524 Pensacola Street,
Honolulu, HI 96822
Project Type: Photovoltaic
Facility Description: Residential Condominium Complex
Project Size: 48.6 kW DC
Annual Energy Production: 73,522 kWh
System Description: 2 Photovoltaic systems consisting of 180 Suniva Modules (270 Watt ea); 6 SMA inverters (3 x SB9000-TLUS 3 x SB6000-TLUS).
Photonworks Engineering LLP was hired by Pensacola Gardens AOAO to design and install a photovoltaic system to offset 100% of common area electric bills. Photonworks Engineering partnered with California-based Sandview Development Corporation to finance two photovoltaic systems at Pensacola Gardens Condominium Complex located in Honolulu. The installation included two buildings. The Ewa Building (29.16 kW DC) and the Waikiki Building (19.44 kW DC).
Hanalani Schools
94-294 Anania Drive
Mililani, HI 96789
Project Cost: $ 1,754,986
Project Type: Photovoltaic
Facility Description: Private School
Project Size: 327.12 kW DC
Annual Savings: $ 126,986
System Description: Photovoltaic systems consisting of 1363 Sharp Q240F2 Modules (240 Watt ea.) across 6 buildings; 37 SMA Inverters (17 SMA SB 10000, 8 SMA SB8000, 7 SMA SB5000 and 5 SMA SB6000).
Photonworks Engineering LLP presented and sold the project directly to Hanalani School’s Board of Directors. The project was financed by Kairos Energy Capital LLC. Photonworks designed, installed and maintains solar equipment under a 20 year Power Purchase Agreement with Hanalani Schools. This PV system provides nearly 100% of the school’s annual electricity needs.