Shevlin Engineering Solar Project
Overview
- Technology: Solar PV system, 259 highly efficient panels
- Client: Shevlin Engineering
- Project: Energy upgrades, add to sustainability goals and to reduce energy bills
- Location: Co. Mayo
Shevlin Engineering comprises of a 40,000 ft2 premises in Belmullet, Co. Mayo. They operate a technically advanced fabrication workshop for the production of Structural Steel to an EXC 3 class standard EN1090 and offer a wide range of non structural services including stainless steel handrails, balustrades, monuments and bollards.
Darren Buckley met with Caolann Shevlin and learnt about the challenges that Shevlin engineering wanted to overcome such as high energy prices and a need to begin their sustainability journey. AEI solution was to install a 117kw system that would generate 40% of their annual electricity needs. As Irelands only company able to offer an output guarantee they were delighted to have the reassurance that their investment would return the 33% that had been promised generating over 102,000kw per annum. Furthermore, and importantly Shevlin Engineering will also save 24T of CO2 emissions per annum.
The Issue
Caolann Shevlin was looking at energy upgrades to his building, to add to their sustainability goals and to reduce his energy bills.
The Solution
Alternative Energy Ireland installed a 117kw single branded Autarco solar PV system comprising of 259 highly efficient panels.
The Benefits
- 3-year payback
- 33% ROI
- 26 tonne reduction in CO
- Savings guaranteed
“Having gone through an intensive research and tender process we found that Alternative Energy Ireland stood out for us. Their Autarco product is a complete solar PV system from one provider meaning a complete solution from one source. To add to this, the panels are Tier 1 rated meaning they are of the highest quality, performance and reliability. In addition, the installation process was seamless with little to no disruption to our business.”
– Caolann Shevlin