SOLAR PV: The Best Investment Your Business Can Make
As energy prices remain unpredictable and sustainability expectations grow, solar PV has moved from being a “nice to have” to being a “must have” solution for Irish businesses.
A properly sized solar PV system can cover a large portion of a building’s electricity use during daylight hours – when most businesses are at their busiest. That means lower monthly bills and greater protection from future price hikes, all while reducing reliance on the national grid.
Solar Success: Real Results
Kean’s Claremorris
A standout example in the hardware sector, Kean’s Claremorris partnered with Solgrid to install a 56.35 kWp system using 115 Qcells solar panels and Fronius inverters. The system was engineered to cover the majority of the store’s daytime electricity demand.
Twelve months on, James Kean reflected on the system’s performance:
“Our Solar PV system was supplied and installed by Solgrid 12 months ago. From our initial contact with Aidan, the process was outstanding — marked by professional advice, meticulous attention to detail, and a seamless installation. The expertise and engagement shown by all Solgrid personnel made for an exceptional experience.
Now, 12 months on, we are extremely pleased with the system’s performance. During the good weather in May, we were generating 75–80% of our energy requirements, and even in July we’ve seen the system produce 59% of our needs. The system is delivering exactly as promised, helping to offset rising energy prices and clearly demonstrating a return on our initial investment.”
Treacy’s Homevalue, Thomastown
Similarly motivated was Treacy’s Homevalue in Thomastown. Working with Solgrid, they installed a 14.7 kWp Solar PV system that generates over 12,600 kWh annually. With over 28% savings on their electricity bills predicted annually, a 4.2-year payback period, and an impressive potential 23.8% Internal Rate of Return, the numbers made sense from the outset.
Delivering energy efficiency and cost savings for your business through Solar PV Renewable Solutions.
Solgrid is an Irish-owned company working with businesses to provide advice, support and solutions empowering the transition to a low carbon future. Located in Galway, our team has over twenty years’ experience in networks, technology, systems, and project management to deliver energy efficiency and cost savings for your business.
Solgrid engages with companies to analyse the impact of new trends, manage challenges and maximise economic opportunities associated with renewable energy for the benefit of their operations.
We work in partnership with client companies to reduce their carbon footprint while they continue to manage their existing business and assets efficiently and effectively.
Solgrid takes a multi-step approach to develop a roadmap through the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead for your business to prosper in a net-zero world
Our Services:
Energy Advisory Services
We analyse the impact of new trends, managing challenges, and maximising economic opportunities associated with renewable energy for the benefit of your operations.
Solution Design
There are many renewable energy solutions available. Solgrid will work with you to tailor the solution best suited to your business needs.
We provide state-of-the-art services to ensure that continuous improvements are leveraged from energy management systems.