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Agri Solar Installation Louth – 5 Year Payback Period

Posted on January 15, 2025
Location

Co. Louth

System size

100 kVA

Solar Panels

400

Background

From humble beginnings in 1978, established by Dermot & Nicola Herlihy, Belview Eggs has grown into one of the Republic of Ireland’s leading egg producers.

With a state-of-the-art facility in Louth, and 21 production houses in total, this family run business now manages 140,000 hens across barn and free-range production systems. The operation processes an impressive 2.5 million eggs weekly, supplying major retailers like Lidl along with restaurants and local supermarkets.

Agri Solar Installation Video Preview image of Dermot, an Ohk Energy Agri Solar Installation Customer, in front of Belview Eggs

The Challenge

As Belview Eggs grew so too did its carbon footprint.

Throughout the years the company implemented many sustainability initiatives.

But as a large-scale Irish agricultural operation, Belview Eggs faced significant and rising energy demands along with increasing operational costs.

Their key challenges included:

  • Growing electricity demands.
  • Rising operational costs.
  • An increasing carbon footprint.
  • Meeting company sustainability goals.

Additionally, Belview Eggs were seeking Bord Bia Origin Green certification.

Speaking to Origin Green, Dermot was quoted:

“Sustainability is the forefront of our business. Our goal is to produce, grade and pack the highest quality product whilst engaging with our customers as regards their targets, requirements and sustainability of our product.”

Agri Solar Installation Louth Solution Image showing aerial view of Belview Eggs with hundreds of solar panels on their rooftops, installed by Ohk Energy.

The Solar Solution

After partnering with Ohk energy, and following a detailed assessment of Belview Egg’s energy needs, we installed:

  • 400 solar panels on farm buildings.
  • 100 kVA system in total.
  • Energy monitoring and management app.
  • Market leading inverter and system components.
"It works very well for us…we're very happy with the solar panels."
- Dermot Herlihy, Agri Solar Installation Customer

We also provided comprehensive TAMS (Targeted Agricultural Modernisation Scheme – available in the Republic of Ireland) grant support, helping secure financial assistance for the investment.

Speaking about our agricultural grant support, Dermot notes “…he helps us along with all the paperwork for the grants.”

The Results

"We've over €100,000 [~£84,000] saved and that's at the energy prices of 2017, not at today's prices."
- Dermot Herlihy, Agri Solar Installation Customer

This bespoke agricultural solar installation has delivered exceptional returns:

  • Complete system payback achieved in 5 years.
  • Over €100,000 [~84,000] in energy savings (calculated at 2017 prices).
  • Significant reduction in carbon footprint.
  • Enhanced sustainability credentials.

Belview Eggs is a Gold Member of Origin Green’s Sustainability Programme, and now boasts:

Belview Eggs awarded Origin Green Sustainability Programme Gold Member 2021
"We won climate supplier of the year in 2021."
- Dermot Herlihy, Agri Solar Installation Customer

Why Ohk energy?

The success of this installation demonstrates how our agri solar solutions can transform agricultural businesses, reduce costs and support sustainability goals.

Our high quality solutions, extensive expertise, workmanship warranties and customer-first approach are key reasons why farms and agri-businesses should choose to partner with Ohk energy.

Asked, would you recommend Ohk energy?

"Yes, of course…or I wouldn't be standing here today."
- Dermot Herlihy, Agri Solar Installation Customer

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