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DAIKIN PARK

CHRISTCHURCH

Full Electrical, Lighting & Solar Installation.

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Daikin’s new Hornby facility marks a major upgrade for their South Island operations — a purpose-built distribution centre designed to support higher capacity, improved workflow, and a strong commitment to sustainability. With Green Star Credits a key priority, Daikin required an electrical and solar partner capable of delivering efficiency, precision, and performance at scale.

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ATL was engaged to complete the full internal and external electrical installation, alongside a large solar system designed to support Daikin’s long-term energy goals. The result is a modern, efficient, high-performing site built for the future.

Objectives

Daikin required a complete electrical and energy solution covering both the warehouse and office spaces. Key requirements included.

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  • Full internal electrical fit-out across offices, showroom, trade centre, training room, kitchen and boardroom

  • Complete warehouse power and lighting design

  • Carpark, perimeter and canopy lighting

  • Emergency lighting throughout entire site

  • Wiring for automated dock levellers

  • EV charging stations

  • Large solar system to support Green Star sustainability targets (98.6 kW expected performance)

  • Extensive metering for energy consumption and monitoring

  • Feature lighting and high-quality lighting control in key customer-facing areas

 

Sustainability, efficiency, safety, and future-proofing were primary priorities across all decision-making.

Challenges

This project came with several large-scale construction challenges:
 

Green Star electrical compliance

The Green Star certification process required extensive electrical testing, documentation, and coordination with on-site assessors — more involved than a standard commercial install.

 

Warehouse lighting complexity

As racking layouts evolved, ATL revisited and adjusted high-bay lighting positions and heights to ensure safe, even illumination across all storage zones.

 

Coordination across a major build

With multiple subcontractors and overlapping construction stages, precision coordination was critical to maintaining momentum and meeting timelines.

 

Large solar installation

A total of 170 panels were installed — a straightforward design but a significant logistical scope due to size and roof coverage.

Solutions Delivered

ATL approached the project through tight collaboration between internal divisions, external partners, and on-site teams. Regular planning meetings ensured accurate staging, safe operation and full alignment with Daikin’s timeline.

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Key solutions included:

 

Full internal & external electrical works

  • Office and showroom fit-out

  • Warehouse lighting and power distribution

  • Carpark and perimeter lighting

  • Gate electrical connections

  • Kitchen LED strip lighting

  • Training room electrical setup

  • Emergency lighting installation and certification

 

Feature & mood lighting

  • Boardroom mood lighting system

  • External colour-changing Coreplex feature lighting visible from long distances

  • Kitchen and office strip lighting to complement architectural finishes

 

Warehouse functionality

  • Wiring for dock levellers and elevated loading floor

  • Lighting repositioning in response to racking heights

  • Optimised power distribution for warehouse workflow

 

Solar system installation

  • Approx. 170 panels

  • Designed to produce approx. 98.6 kW

  • Expected annual energy production of 110 mWh

  • Real-time solar + consumption display in the trade centre

  • Built to meet Green Star requirements

 

Future-proofing

  • Infrastructure for two additional EV chargers

  • Extensive metering for long-term energy monitoring

Results

The project was completed on time and within budget, delivering a modern distribution centre that meets Daikin’s operational, safety, and sustainability goals.

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Key outcomes

  • Efficient, compliant warehouse lighting supporting full racking heights

  • Seamless truck access via fully wired dock levellers

  • Significant solar generation expected to offset 110 mWh of energy annually

  • Green Star-aligned metering and monitoring

  • A modern, tech-forward office and showroom environment

  • High-impact feature lighting throughout customer zones

 

The large-scale solar installation and multi-division coordination demonstrate ATL’s capability in delivering complex commercial projects from start to finish.

 

Project Highlights

  • 170-panel solar array supporting sustainability targets

  • Colour-changing Coreplex feature lighting

  • Extensive office, boardroom and showroom lighting design

  • Elevated loading docks with integrated controls

  • Large-scale warehouse power + lighting installation

  • Green Star-ready energy monitoring system

Conclusion

​The Daikin Hornby development showcases ATL’s ability to deliver high-performance electrical and solar installations for major commercial builds. Through smart coordination, multi-division expertise, and a commitment to efficiency and sustainability, ATL delivered a future-ready distribution centre built to support Daikin’s long-term growth.

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