Shell UK Energy Hub

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Project Value - £2.2m

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Introduction:
Wilson & Partners were involved in the development of a flagship “Energy Hub” for Shell, with strategic expansion into supplying electricity for transport. This project was established to set a model for future “Energy Hubs” integrating traditional fuel, and electric vehicle charging.

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The Brief:
Redevelopment of an existing “traditional” petrol station nominated by Shell, to create a facility with traditional fuel sales, electric vehicle charging, exhibition space and retail provision, including a café. The client’s aspirations were to provide an exemplary sustainable building, achieving a BREEAM rating of “Outstanding”

 

Project Delivery:
Wilson & Partners role was to provide innovative M&E design covering the following aspects:

New site utility services including provision of 2no electrical substations supplying 2.5 MVA load for the electric vehicle charging points
Hybrid VRF heating and cooling
Hot and cold-water systems
Mixed mode ventilation incorporating centralised mechanical
ventilation system with heat recovery and natural ventilation
Lighting
Small power
Power supplies to 160kW electric vehicle charging points
Fire alarm
Data
Access control
CCTV
Lightning protection system