The eight-storey building in Geneva, where the World Meteorological Organisation (WMO) has its headquarters, is impressive to look at with its airy ellipsoidal shape. The already ecologically perfect building is now even more sustainable with the photovoltaic system (PV system).
The World Meteorological Organisation, known for its global analyses of the Earth's atmosphere, is now also benefiting from scientific progress and sustainable energy generation in its infrastructure. The solar project fits perfectly into the energy concept of the building, which was constructed in 1999.
198 solar panels from cablex installed.
In keeping with the energy concept of the building, which dates back to 1999, the entire roof surface was upgraded with solar panels. The basic structure for the installation of the PV system was created by the company Fatem SA.
Our cablex technicians laid the cable ducts and installed 198 photovoltaic panels with a total output of 92 kilowatts on the roof over a building length of 120 metres. Most of the electricity generated is consumed directly. The surplus energy is fed into the electricity grid of Services Industriels de Genève (SIG).
Sun and technology combined - a masterful installation.
The excellent coordination between the City of Geneva, the construction management teams and cablex enabled the smooth delivery and installation of the solar panels. Special lorries and an oversized crane ensured that the solar panels quickly found their place on the roof despite their size. Our teams of experts coordinated all the work, from transport to precise cabling, and an access channel created via core drilling made it possible to connect to the technical room.
Edouard Tridat, project manager for electrical systems and infrastructure at cablex, described his experiences with the extensive installation work:
The cooperation of everyone involved and the anticipation of using sustainable energy were incredibly motivating. We are proud that we were able to successfully realise a project on this scale.
Edouard Tridat, project manager for electrical systems and infrastructure at cablex.
The installation work on the solar panels was completed on schedule. The rays of sunshine on the last beautiful autumn days of the year ensured that the energy could be used as soon as the construction work was completed.
In conclusion, the Head of Facilities Management and Common Services was also highly satisfied with the punctual and high-quality work of the cablex teams. "The efficiency and professionalism of the organisation have set standards", said Laurence Guy, OIC.
With these comprehensive measures, the WMO building has not only gained an eye-catcher, but has also taken a significant step towards a solar-powered future.
