Lidl is investing €1 million in the installation of energy-saving solar panels at its 58,000m2 distribution centre in Newbridge, Co. Kildare, which is currently under construction.
This installation will add to the €1m already committed by Lidl to solar power installations across its store network.
4364 solar panels will be installed on the roof of the Lidl distribution facility, which will reduce the facility’s carbon output by 473 tonnes annually, the electricity usage equivalent to that of 240 homes
Lidl will work with Waterford company Enerpower, who will supply the 4364 individual panels, which will be installed on the roof of the distribution facility – making this Ireland’s largest ever installation of PV solar panels.
Dr John Carty, Enerpower’s Director of Projects says;
“We are delighted to be working with Lidl to deliver Ireland’s largest ever Solar PV project. Solar energy has become one of the cheapest sources of electricity generation and Lidl are setting an example for businesses in this country, demonstrating that they can reduce their carbon emissions while also making significant savings on energy costs and future carbon taxes.”
Enerpower, which was founded in 2005 by brothers Owen and Cormac Power is focussed on helping businesses to transition to renewable and sustainable energy resources.
The company has worked with some of Waterford's and Ireland's largest and most recognisable brand names such as Flahavans, Ardkeen Quality Food Store, Tesco, Kepak, Ikea and the HSE.
