SolarCo in the Hospitality Sector
SolarCo has unrivalled experience in the sector. We are a 100% Irish owned, family run business with its foundations born out of the 1970’s oil and energy crisis. 50 years on, we are passionate about the role renewables can play in de-carbonising electricity and heat. SolarCo by WoodCo is one of Ireland’s leading providers of Commercial Solar PV Systems. We help companies futureproof their businesses and make huge savings on electricity bill by generating free, clean electricity.
SolarCo is an award winning business, with a dedicated team based in Tipperary, Ireland. Receiving awards for innovation, Green Awards and Environmental awards, WoodCo and SolarCo are recognised approved installers by the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland and the Department of Agriculture. We are proud of the role our team plays in Ireland’s energy transition. Having installed Have a look at some of the projects we have completed throughout the country recently.
SolarCo have unrivalled experience in the hospitality and leisure industry with many large scale projects completed throughout the island of Ireland. Solar PV in Hospitality & Leisure is crucial to lower rising energy costs and tackle the effects of climate change on our environment. Take a look at some of our recent projects we completed in this sector!
We installed a ground mount Solar PV System to meet hotels electricity needs. We recommended a ground mount system as the roof wasn’t suitable. This hotel is at the forefront of energy efficiency measures.
Project Highlights
System Size: 90kw
Business Type: Hotel/Hospitality
Client: Woodlands Hotel, Adare
Energy Generated- 60,000kwh of free electricity per annum
Savings: Saves €19,800 per annum (at current unit cost)
Woodco & Solarco installed both a biomass boiler and Solar PV system to cater for the hotels large heating and electricity requirement. The Radisson are now enjoying the perks of renewable heat and electricity.
Project Highlights
System Size: 225kw
Business Type: Hotel/Hospitality
Client: Radisson Blu, Letterkenny Donegal
Energy Generated- 197,100kwh of free electricity per annum
Savings: Saves €65,043 per annum (at current unit cost)
SolarCo have dealt with Original Irish Hotels and here is an exemplary project in Kells, Meath. Headfort is located in the town centre of Kells. In the heart of the Boyne Valley, family-run Headfort Arms Hotel boasts an excellent restaurant and relaxing spa rooms.
Project Highlights
System Size: 100kw
Business Type: Hotel/Hospitality
Client: Radisson Blu, Letterkenny Donegal
Energy Generated- 87,600kwh of free electricity per annum
Savings: Saves €28,908 per annum (at current unit cost)
Major refurbishment project of large Swimming Pool by Clare County Council.
138kW system saving 52% of daytime hours generated. Each kilowatt-hour (kWh) of electricity produced can save approximately 0.23kg of CO₂ emissions compared to electricity imported from the national grid.
Project Highlights
System Size: 138kw
Business Type: Leisure Centre / Swimming Pool
Client: Clare Co. Council
Energy Generated: 108,000 KWh per annum
Savings: Saves €32,270 per annum (at current unit cost)
