Ropemaker Place

Project Overview

Jaguar Projects were appointed to deliver the full design, programming, installation, testing, and commissioning of a new photovoltaic (PV) energy system, alongside the installation of a high efficiency condense water heat recovery system.

This project played a key role in supporting the building’s journey towards BREEAM recognition, strengthening its energy performance and demonstrating a clear commitment to carbon reduction for both tenants and the wider portfolio.

Our programme was delivered across three core workstreams:

1. Decommissioning & Strip-Out

The building contained an outdated and inefficient solar thermal system, located within a rooftop plant room originally designed to pre-heat domestic hot water. Jaguar undertook a carefully planned and validated strip-out to ensure zero disruption to business-as-usual operations within the occupied building. All redundant components were removed using the building’s lifts, with noise, logistics, and movement of materials fully coordinated. Through a combination of out-of-hours works, clear communication, and precision planning, the strip-out was completed safely and efficiently.

2. Photovoltaic (PV) Installation

A new PV system was installed, supported by newly fabricated steelwork designed to house the panels. Given the challenging roof access, accessible only via a spiral staircase, Jaguar designed and installed a bespoke scaffold solution to enable safe lifting of equipment to the upper roof level.
The new system included optimisers, inverters, and upgraded controls for both the new and existing panels to maximise performance. Full BMS integration was delivered to provide real-time monitoring of energy production and system efficiency.

3. Water Source Heat Pumps & Ancillary Plant

Two new water source heat pumps were connected to the existing chilled water condense system using live hot tapping, ensuring the building’s cooling remained uninterrupted throughout the works. A new rooftop enclosure was manufactured to create an additional plant room, with all pumps, buffer vessels, controls, and associated equipment installed to a detailed design that optimised space and ensured long-term maintenance access.

Electrical upgrades included a planned busbar shutdown, carefully managed through extensive communication and out-of-hours execution to avoid operational impact. During the works, Jaguar identified two tenant server room AC condensers located within the footprint of the new plant room. These were successfully relocated with no loss of cooling, supported by temporary systems and phased installation.

Accomplishments

The project was delivered safely, on time, and within budget over a seven-month period, significantly enhancing the building’s energy efficiency and contributing towards long-term sustainability goals.