Commercial Case Study
PV panel Installation – Pococke House
Pococke House is an ancient farm located in Kilkenny, with a large electricity demand.
Project Overview
Company name:
Catering Foods and Packaging Ltd.
Project actions:
Installation of 8.1kWp PV panels
Finance source:
Internal
Additional funding:
SEAI BEC 2018 programme
% funding:
30%
Grant amount:
€3,180
Total project cost:
€10,600
25-year savings:
€28,067
Simple payback time:
6.6 years
Pococke House is an ancient farm located in Kilkenny, with a large electricity demand. However, after successfully installing solar PV panels, the benefits and cost savings were clear. The South East Energy Agency through the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland’s Better Energy Communities programme is helping by administering state-wide funding for energy efficiency and renewable energy projects.
Benefits
Thanks to the installation of PV panels, Catering Foods & Packaging Ltd. saved money and reduced its carbon footprint through the BEC 2018 Programme.
The installation of PV panels on the roof of one house shed, has led to a reduction in grid imported electricity on the site.
Annual Energy Savings
10,206kWh
Annual Savings
€1122.66
Annual C02 Savings
2.1 tonnes
| ANNUAL ENERGY (KWH) | ANNUAL VALUE (€) | ANNUAL CO2 (TONNES) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| IMPORTS BEFORE PROJECT | 68,301 kWh | € 10,928.16 | 27.9 tonnes |
| IMPORTS AFTER PROJECT | 58,095 kWh | € 9,805.50 | 25.8 tonnes |
| SAVINGS | 10,206 kWh | € 1,122.66 | 2.1 tonnes |
