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36.5 kWp
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32 kWh
TVL is a thriving coffee solutions company that has been serving Ireland for over 38 years.
Based in Meath, they’ve grown from humble beginnings into a comprehensive operation that roasts their own coffee, provides private label services and proudly distributes their own brand, Essence Coffee, across the country.
With an energy-intensive business, particularly with their coffee roasting operation, TVL recognised the need for a sustainable solution to manage their increasing electricity costs.
TVL faced significant energy costs that were impacting their bottom line.
Their electricity bills regularly reached €7,000 to €8,000 and could spike to €10,000 during certain periods.
Coffee machines are notorious for their high electricity consumption, and with multiple machines running alongside their roasting operations, energy costs were becoming a serious concern for the business.
"Our electricity bills can run in the region of €7-€8,000, even up to €10,000 during high maintenance time because coffee machines consume a lot of electricity."
- Kieran McGovern, Managing Director TVL Ltd.
With over 38 years of successful trading behind them and ambitious growth plans for their Essence Coffee brand, TVL needed a solution that would reduce their operational costs and make their business more energy resilient while also supporting their commitment to sustainability.
Rising electricity prices in Ireland meant these costs are expected to continue to climb, threatening profitability and making it harder to invest in business growth.
After recognising the opportunity that solar energy presented, TVL partnered with Ohk energy to design and install a commercial solar system perfectly suited to their energy-intensive operations.
Following a detailed site survey, our team installed 84 solar panels, with a total system capacity of 36.5kWp, along with a 32 kWh battery storage solution – sized specifically to meet TVL’s energy requirements and goals.
Our experienced team worked efficiently and professionally throughout the project, completing the work with minimal disruption to TVL’s daily operations.
From the initial consultation through to final installation, Ohk energy managed every aspect of the project, providing TVL with a fully managed, hassle-free experience.
The solar installation has transformed TVL’s energy costs. The system now provides approximately 50% of their total energy consumption, translating to savings of up to €5,000 per month.
"When you're looking at a 50% saving, it's significant and it's well worthwhile."
- Kieran McGovern, Managing Director TVL Ltd.
With such significant savings, TVL is looking at a return on investment in just over three years, making this not just an environmental decision, but a smart business investment.
Beyond the financial benefits, TVL can now operate with greater cost predictability, protecting themselves from future electricity price increases while also reducing their carbon footprint and risk to their operations from power cuts.
The substantial monthly savings allow them to reinvest in their business, supporting the continued growth of their Essence Coffee brand and wider operations.
"We're looking at return on investment in the region of little over three years."
- Kieran McGovern, Managing Director TVL Ltd.
And once the payback period is reached, the electricity they generate is essentially free.
Plus, with a product warranty of 25 years and a performance warranty of 30 years, TVL’s solar panels will generate long-term substantial savings for the business.
TVL chose Ohk energy because they recognised the importance of working with a trusted partner who understood their business needs.
The personal approach from our team, combined with deep technical knowledge and professional installation, gave TVL complete confidence throughout the process.
"We've been extremely happy from the start and now we're at the completion. All in all, we're extremely happy and well done to Sean and the team."
- Kieran McGovern, Managing Director TVL Ltd.
From the initial consultation to project completion, our team demonstrated the expertise and professionalism that sets Ohk energy apart.
The installation was completed efficiently and with minimal disruption, allowing TVL to focus on what they do best – delivering quality coffee solutions to customers across Ireland.
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