To power the company Head Office and Warehouse In the evolving landscape of sustainability, businesses are increasingly turning to renewable energy solutions to reduce their carbon footprint, cut costs, and future-proof their operations. ATC has made a significant investment in renewable energy to power its main office.
ATC installed a 50kW system powered by a Sungrow Commercial Inverter. This will reduce its energy consumption and environmental footprint.
The Move Towards Solar Energy In early 2024, ATC took its first step towards sustainability to assess the viability of solar energy as a solution for the company’s electricity needs.
This initial investigation was an exploratory phase, giving ATC a chance understand its energy costs and gauge the impact on the company’s operational costs.
In April 2025, ATC made the strategic decision to install a state-of-the-art, 50kW solar power solution. This new system consists of 132 high-efficiency 550W solar panels, installed with a Sungrow Commercial inverter.
System Specifications:
Annual Energy Usage:
Projected Energy Production from New System:
With the Solar System now in place, ATC expects the solar panels to generate a substantial portion of their annual energy needs. Although the system won’t fully cover the company’s
77,900 kWh usage, the 64,481 kWh of energy produced by the solar array will significantly reduce reliance on the grid.
This means ATC will see substantial savings on energy costs while reducing their environmental impact.
Environmental Impact:
A Step Towards Sustainability
One of the most compelling reasons ATC opted for a Solar PV system was to reduce its carbon footprint and contribute to a cleaner planet. The environmental benefits of the new
solar installation are substantial and the Sungrow iSolarCloud app projects the
following savings:
These figures not only highlight the environmental advantages of solar energy but also showcase ATC’s commitment to making a positive impact on the planet.
Return on Investment
The financial investment in the new solar power system amounted to €66,000, with ATC benefiting from a grant of €17,400 from the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI),
bringing the net investment to €48,600. Given the energy savings ATC projects a return on the investment of approximately 40 months (a little over 3 years).
