Cool Power has vast experience in commercial solar PV installations in Ireland. Some of the organisations that we have designed and supplied systems for are:
Environmental Protection Agency, WexfordIreland's largest solar PV array was completed by CGE Cool Power for Ireland's Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in May 2009.
The grid-connected system comprises 149 Sharp 180 Wp (Sharp NU 180E1) monocrystalline PV modules and three Fronius IG Plus 100 grid-tied inverters. This is one of the most efficient combinations of technologies currently available that are suitable for use in temperate maritime climates.
The total capacity of the array is 26.8kW. The array is located on the roof of the EPA's new headquarters building at Johnstown Castle, Co. Wexford.
Musgraves, DublinThe solar PV display for the solar PV system in Musgraves, Dublin shows the shop's customers how much power is currently being produced, the amount of energy generated today, and the amount of CO2 saved.
Tesco, Tramore also uses a solar PV display for its system (see below).
Tesco Eco Store, TramoreTesco Ireland launched its first Irish eco store in Tramore, Co. Waterford in October 2008.
Tesco's new eco store uses a Cool Power solar electricity system in conjunction with other energy saving design features. The eco store uses 45% less energy than a typical supermarket of the same size, and is the first supermarket to meet the international "Passiv Haus" (passive house) standard.
Tesco's grid-connected solar electricity system includes forty 210 Wp Sanyo HIT modules, giving a total of 8.4 kWp.
See the Tesco case study page for more.
Cross Refrigeration, Armagh, Northern IrelandThe photo shows a wall-mounted solar PV system installed for Cross Refrigeration in Armagh.
Limerick Library HeadquartersThe Limerick Library Headquarters array was commissioned in August 2008.
This grid-connected solar electricity system consists of sixty-five 165Wp Solarfun modules and a Fronius IG 60 inverter, giving a total of 10.7 kWp.
In terms of emission reductions, the two Limerick County Council solar electricity systems (Limerick Library and the County Hall installation outlined below) are the equivalent to taking 800 cars off the road for twelve months.
Limerick County Hall, Co. LimerickLimerick County Hall's solar electricity installation comprises two systems. The solar PV system on the atrium roof (pictured) includes ninety-nine 180 Wp Sharp modules and three Fronius IG 60 inverters, giving a total of 17.8 kWp.
A second system has also been installed on Limerick County Hall's restaurant roof. This comprises sixty 180 Wp Sharp modules and two Fronius IG Plus 50 inverters, with a total output of 10.8 kWp.
This brings Limerick County Hall's solar PV system to 28.6 kWp. See the Limerick County Hall page for more.
Irish Lights Headquarters, DublinA state of the art solar PV installation in Dun Laoire, Dublin, Ireland. This is an example of solar PV integrated into the architectural design for a new building.
The installation consists of thirty-two purpose-made 2.2m x 1.5m clear glass PV modules (also pictured on left) which have outstanding visual appeal. Designed, developed and commissioned by Tim Cooper, founder and Director of Cool Power Products, in collaboration with Scott Tallon Walker Architects.
The total installed capacity is 6.9 kWp. The system is connected to the national grid.
Newbridge Silverware, Co. Kildare An example of a solar PV system retro-fitted to existing commercial buildings. This 30.2 kWp solar PV array at Newbridge Silverware was installed on both flat and sloping roofs and is connected to the national grid. It is the largest solar electricity system in Ireland.
This project was commissioned in two phases. Phase 1, comprising 12.6 kWp of Sanyo HIT modules was installed in spring 2007. Phase 2 followed in spring 2008, and saw the addition of a further 17.6 kWp of Sanyo HIT modules.
Sanyo HIT (Heterojunction with Intrinsic Thin-Layer) modules are thin monocrystalline cells surrounded by ultra-thin amorphous silicon layers. Cell efficiency is in excess of 18%.
The Green Building, Temple Bar, Dublin
Conceived, designed, project managed, implemented and managed by Tim Cooper. The Green Building has been occupied for over 12 years, and is the first of its kind in Ireland. The photo shows the roof of The Green Building with solar thermal collectors, solar PV arrays and wind turbines. The building also uses geothermal energy. The system is connected to the national grid. More information is available on The Green Building page.