AMP Clean Energy Ltd. Case Study
- Product:
- Coniston Wall Mounted Canopy
AMP Clean Energy Ltd.
End User: Commercial Site in Colchester
Product: Coniston Wall Mounted Canopy with a Goalpost Frame, on Brackets
Frame Colour: Hipca White
Size: 5m x 4.975m
Installation Date: March 2024
The Brief
AMP Clean Energy supply batteries and storage for their clients, among other services and in January 2024, AMP’s Head of Delivery reached out to Able Canopies as they were looking to add a shelter within their battery site in Colchester, Essex.
They were specifically looking for a commercial canopy that could be installed into their existing concrete base, that was freestanding and could be left in strong winds. They also required the canopy to be dismantled and used elsewhere as it was only required for 6 months in its current position.
The Solution
They had seen the canopy we installed at Air Products plc and wanted something similar, that matched the above specification with a quick turnaround. Our canopy with the quickest turn around is the Coniston which can be supplied as both a wall mounted canopy and a freestanding canopy.
After discussing the differences between Welford Dome Freestanding Canopy (to match the canopy installed at Air Products Plc) and the Coniston, AMP Clean Energy opted for the Coniston Wall Mounted Canopy.
Whilst the Coniston is a permanent structure that has been engineered to withstand all that the UK weather has to offer, we can also dismantle the canopy and install elsewhere if required. This made it the perfect solution for AMP Clean Energy.
As mentioned above, they originally wanted a freestanding canopy, we can provide this with the Coniston by using a ’goalpost’ frame this will also give them the minimum heights at the front and rear of the canopy. Using brackets, we also secured the canopy onto the existing concrete wall for additional support and rigidity.
The Installation
The existing concrete wall that we planned to install the canopy against was only 2.7m high which would leave a 400mm gap between the height of the canopy and the top of the wall, we therefore used a PVC flat board to bridge the gap. Whilst this could not guarantee a watertight seal, it would dramatically reduce driving rain coming in from the back of the canopy.
AMP Clean Energy required a quick turnaround, and, on this occasion, we were able to achieve exactly that. From the time of the initial enquiry to the time we completed the installation, the entire job was completed within 7 weeks.
After Sales
In July 2024, we returned to site to temporarily remove the roof so that the staff at AMP Clean Energy could remove the batteries. As mentioned, they wanted a canopy that could be taken down and whilst the Coniston Wall Mounted Canopy is a permanent structure, we can take them down if required, or in this case, remove the roof then add it back when required.
Here’s what AMP Energy Clean Energy had to say about Able Canopies:
“Excellent Job!”
Service: “Excellent”
Installation: “Excellent”
Product: “Excellent”
Would you recommend us? “Yes”
