Armstrong have completed a refurbishment of a 3.6MW ground mount solar asset, near Bodham, Holt, in North Norfolk. The solar farm, which is over ten years old, has been successfully modernised using cutting edge SKE/Huawei inverter technology to ensure the asset is performing to forecast expectations and optimal operation levels.
The site works at the Pond Solar Farm, were completed on schedule and budget in just under 7 weeks. The project was undertaken with Stern Energy, a specialised operator offering technical services for the management, maintenance and construction of photovoltaic systems, who operate and manage the site day to day on behalf of Armstrong.
Michael Hughes, Director at Armstrong said “The remedial works at our Pond Solar Farm site have significantly boosted the performance of the solar farm, by minimising downtime, streamlining maintenance for our Operations & Maintenance partner, and extending equipment warranties. This revitalized powerhouse generates enough clean energy to power almost 1,300 homes every year.
He added: “We have replaced outdated systems with cutting-edge technology, including new high voltage transformers, upgraded low voltage distribution panels, enhanced monitoring capabilities, and fenced free-standing racking inverter stations with state-of-the-art M2 SKE/Huawei string inverters.”
Andrea Muncivì, Managing Director at Stern Energy Limited, stated, “We are proud to have partnered with Armstrong on this project. Since taking over operations in 2018, our primary objective has remained the same: to provide our Client with the best solutions to enhance availability and maximise energy production at their solar farms. Our UK team has once again demonstrated their exceptional expertise in developing, promoting, and delivering innovative revamping solutions for solar farms.”
Armstrong manages around 2,700 commercial and residential ground mount and rooftop assets across the UK. The company is a London based impact investor and asset manager focusing on resource efficiency, UK solar and energy Infrastructure.
Armstrong is a London‑based sustainable energy investment specialist. Their investors are attracted to their core strategy and proven track record of identifying opportunities capable of delivering an environmental or social impact in parallel with attractive financial returns.
