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 3 Counties Energy Agency (3CEA) 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 |
