Saint-Gobain Construction

THE SITUATION

Saint-Gobain, the worldwide leader for Habitat, provides its expertise in the areas of innovation and co-development through a wide range of high-performance materials for demanding applications in diverse segments, such as the automotive, aeronautical, health, defense, security and even the food and beverage industries.

Saint-Gobain provides solutions that make buildings more efficient in terms of their energy consumption, and which help contribute to saving the planet.  Most of its solutions (especially those using glass, mineral wood insulation, plasterboards, and facade and floor covering mortars) are already helping and will help even more in the future to improve the energy efficiency of buildings.

They offer a range of high performance energy-saving products and solutions to help create a more sustainable built environment.

THE EXPECTATION

Dave Kent Operations Director of Saint-Gobain contacted Micheal to do a site visit to have a look at putting in some renewable technology in their new training academy.  Micheal completed an energy assessment of the site taking into account the following:

• Reduce energy load
• Reduce carbon foot print
• Substantial financial saving

THE SOLUTION

Micheal decided that he would install a solar thermal system for all their hot water requirements.  The dimensions of this building required 20m² of solar CPC panels along with a 500 litre hot water cylinder.

The team also installed a Rain Water Harvesting System which helps towards the flushing of the toilets and urinals.

RESULTS & BENEFITS

Solar Thermal can satisfy a large part of your heating needs, reducing your energy bills and CO2 Emissions.  This system we installed can supply more than 50% of our clients annual hot water needs delivering financial and environmental benefits.

This has given our clients lots of hot water and reduced their water bill for the academy.

All works were completed by "M&C Hybrid Energy Ltd".

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McCauls Kitchens

McCaul Kitchens

Lonnogs, Co Cavan

THE SITUATION

McCaul Kitchens is a family run business established in Crosskeys, Cavan in 1999 by Gerard McCaul.  The company has consistently grown over the years, increasing its showroom and workshop area to over 3000 sq foot.

McCaul Kitchens specialise in bespoke "in-framed" and "lay on" kitchens in both painted hardwood and natural wood finishes.  They also specialize in sliding wardrobes, fitted home office furniture and bespoke display cabinets.

THE EXPECTATION

Micheal first visited Gerard at the workshop in early 2009 to do a site visit to access the building and establish how we could help Gerard to

• Save on their energy bills
• Save on the running costs of this facility
• Reduce reliance of fossil fuels

We were delighted to secure a Greener Homes Scheme Grant through SEAI for Gerard in McCaul Kitchens.

THE SOLUTION

In 2009 M&C Hybrid Energy Limited secured a 30% Grant for this busy workshop and showroom and all work began in June 2010.

Micheal and the team installed an 80 kilowatt Wood Chip Boiler with a 2000 litre Buffer Tank.  We disconnected three oil boilers which was costing Gerard approximately €7235.00 to run per annum.  These three boilers were heating the house, the workshop and the show room.

It was also costing Gerard €480.00 for one skip every month to recycle the waste timber from his workshop so when we installed the wood chip boiler and buffer tank, ran new pipe work to the house, workshop and show room Gerard installed a wood chipper to recycle his waste timber on site which he used to burn in the new boiler.

RESULTS & BENEFITS

Since this was installed ten years ago now, Gerard has made enormous savings.

We eliminated his oil bill of €7235.00 in full and also eliminated the cost of €5760.00 for the skip hire and waste timber which he was sending to be recycled.

THE PROJECT

Average Annual Savings:

Oil Savings approximately €7235.00

Skip Hire approximately €5760.00

Micheal just recently called back to Gerard in McCaul Kitchens to make sure everything was working to order and all is good.  Gerard is very happy with all the equipment which we installed and even happier with all the savings he has made.

The job was completed by M&C Hybrid Energy Ltd.

Texaco Wilkinstown

Texaco Filling Station

Wilkinstown, Meath

THE SITUATION

Doughty's Texaco Mace, Wilkinstown, Navan is a very busy filling station on the outskirts of Navan town.

Brendan was keen to get an energy assessment to look at how he could achieve a better energy rating and see how he could reduce the day to day running costs of the filling station.

Following a site visit, a one to one meeting and a thorough roof inspection Micheal was happy to work on a PV design for these premises.

THE EXPECTATION

It was always been of upmost importance to try and

• Improve energy efficiency
• Reduce reliance of fossil fuels
• Play our part in producing clean energy

On a 3 phase system the maximum amount of PV that the ESB will allow you to connect is 11kw without having to put on G10 relay.

PRODUCTS

Trina Solar PV Panel:

Fronius Symo 10 Inverter

THE SOLUTION

An 11kw PV system with Van Der Valk roof mounting kit along with Trina Solar was installed as it is a Tier 1 product on the roof of the filling station to offset emissions by generating on site.

The 11Kw installation incorporates 40 x 270 watt panels fixed to the flat-roof of the building.  One of the biggest challenges of installing solar panels on a flat roof is the risk of compromising the waterproof integrity of the roof.

RESULTS & BENEFITS

This PV installation will offset approximately 10,000 kwh of electricity per annum and will do this for at least 25 years with no maintenance.

THE PROJECT

Average annual Savings:

Approximately €1500.00 savings on electricity per year

Energy Generated:

10,000 units of power per annum

System Size:

11kw Trina PV Panel with Fronius Symo Inverter

"The use of PV Solar panels instead of non-renewable energy sources meant that this project will make a huge offset against CO² Emissions.  Also it will have a longer lasting impact as it will demonstrate to the wider public and private sector how PV is now a cost effective option in the Irish climate.  " Micheal Smith - M&C Hybrid Energy Ltd.

This job was completed by M&C Hybrid Energy Ltd, PV Accredited Installer

For more info: www.mchybridenergy.com

TexacoBallinaghRoadPV

TEXACO FILLING STATION, BALLINAGH ROAD, CAVAN

Texaco Filling Station, Ballinagh Road, Cavan is a very busy filling station just outside Cavan town.

We were asked out to give a consultation on how they would be able to save money on their electricity bills and reduce their carbon footprint.

THE SITUATION

On a 3 Phase system the maximum amount of PV that the ESB will allow you to connect is 11kw without having to put on G10 relay.

Under SEAI Better Energy Community Texaco was able to receive a 30% Grant to do the PV System and replace existing old lighting fixtures to new LED lighting fixtures.

PRODUCTS:

Trina Solar PV Panel:

Fronius Symo 10 Inverter:

THE SOLUTION

Trina Solar was installed as it is a Tier 1 product manufacturer.

We installed 11kw on the roof of the filling station to offset emissions by generating on site.

THE BENEFITS

This PV installation will offset approximately 10,000 kwh of electricity per annum and will do this for at least 25 years with no maintenance.

The LED Lighting has reduced Texaco lighting bills by 60% per annum.

THE PROJECT

Average annual savings:

Approximately €1500.00 savings on electricity per year

Energy Generated:

10,000 units of power per annum

System Size:

11kw Trina PV Panel with Fronius Symo Inverter

All works were completed by M&C Hybrid Energy Ltd.

THE CAVAN CENTRE

               The Cavan Centre

THE SITUATION

The Cavan Centre is a voluntary organisation and registered charity funded by the Departments of Children & Youth Affairs, Employment Affairs & Social Protection and Dublin City Council. The organisation is in its 40th year supporting young people and adults that are in any way disadvantaged to expand their personal and social development through outdoor education, experiential learning and training.

Visitors avail of a host of on-site facilities, water activities are carried out on nearby Lough Sheelin and Mullaghameen forest is availed of for hillwalking outings.

With accommodation for 70 visitors and an annual throughput of approx. 4,000 people per year, the Centre has busy Catering and Housekeeping operations, an in-house laundry and a high demand for hot water

THE EXPECTATION

Micheal first visited Pat and Teresa at The Cavan Centre in 2008 to do a site visit to access the buildings of this busy centre and establish how we could help them to

• Save on their energy bills
• Save on the running costs of this facility
• Have all the running hot water they require every day

In 2015 we were delighted to say we had secured a Better Energy Community Scheme Grant through S.E.A.I for The Cavan Centre.

THE SOLUTION

In July 2015 M&C Hybrid Energy Limited secured a 50% Grant for the centre and all works began in August.

In the main building we installed 100 Firebird Tubes along with two 400 Litre cylinders for kitchens and bathrooms in this building.

In Tiger's Lodge we installed 60 tubes and two 250 Litre cylinders for showers and bathrooms in this building.  In the Laundry Room we installed 40 tubs and a 400 Litre cylinder to supply hot water for laundry and shower areas.

In the Lodge we installed 40 tubes and a 400 Litre cylinder for hot water preparation for this building.

Also in the main building there was a lighting LED replacement job completed.

On the flat roof leading to the entrance of the Recreation Hall we installed 6 kw of PV (Photovoltiac) to help with their power consumption.

RESULTS & BENEFITS

The LED replacement reduced our clients lighting bill by 50% in this building.

Our client's hot water requirements for the whole centre was reduced by approximately 55/60%.

6 kw of PV is offsetting about 5500 kwh's per year.

THE PROJECT

Average Annual Savings:

Approximately 1210.00 euro savings on electricity

LED Lighting savings by 50%

Hot Water requirements reduced by 55/60%

Energy Generated from PV:

5,500 units of power per annum

System Size of PV:

6 kw PV Panel

Micheal just recently called back to service all of the equipment installed.  Four years later and our clients at The Cavan Centre are extremely happy with the whole job.

The job was completed by M&C Hybrid Energy Ltd, PV Accredited Installer

www.mchybridenergy.ie

Tractamotors Limited

Topline Tractamotors

Dublin Road, Cavan, Co Cavan

THE SITUATION

Located at the junction of the Dublin and Ballinagh Roads; Topline Tractamotors is a well known local landmark at the heart of Cavan Town.  This busy hardware and tyre store is open six days a week with ample customer parking.  Topline Tractamotors celebrated its 50th Anniversary in 2011.  The store is family owned and is currently in the second generation of family management.

THE EXPECTATION

Micheal was asked to carry out an energy assessment of the hardware store to establish how we could help them to 

• Save on their energy bills
• Save on the running costs of this facility
• Have all the running hot water they require every day

THE SOLUTION

After a detailed assessment was conducted Micheal proposed a Heating Support System be installed.

This would consist of eight solar collectors roof mounted with a 200 litre cylinder and a 1250 litre buffer tank and a new 73kw condensing oil boiler.

RESULTS & BENEFITS

With the heat support system and new condensing oil boiler heating into the buffer tank our clients have reduced their oil bills by approximately €1200.00 per annum.

"We were delighted to be able to achieve a 30% Grant through SEAI for our clients at Tractamotors.  From this system has been installed Tractamotors have been reaping the benefits from the sun for the last ten years and enjoying a reduction in their energy bills"

Micheal Smith - M&C Hybrid Energy Ltd.

Terenure College

Terenure College

Templeogue Road, Dublin D6W DK72

THE SITUATION

Terenure College Senior School is a Voluntary Catholic Secondary School under the Trusteeship of the Irish Province of Carmelites.  It is a fee-paying College for boys.  There are approximately 60 whole-time teachers and 5 part-time teachers employed by Terenure College Senior School.  A number of members of the Carmelite Order are part of the staff.

The College provides various Support Services such as Form Masters, Tutors, Guidance Counsellor, Chaplaincy Team and School Nurse.  Pupils are taught in mixed ability classes from First to Third Years with the exception of English, Irish and Maths in Second and Third Year.

In these subjects in these years pupils are set according to ability.

THE EXPECTATON

Terenure College was entitled to apply for a 50% grant through The Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland under the Better Energy Community Scheme to improve the energy efficiency of the college and reduce their reliance of fossil fuels.

An energy assessment of the college was completed to establish how we could help them to

• Save on their energy bills
• Save on the running costs of this college

THE SOLUTION

It was decided an 11kw PV Photovoltaic system would be installed.  This would consist of forty two PV Panels roof mounted with an SMA Inverter.

RESULTS & BENEFITS

By installing this 11kw PV System Terenure College have reduced their electricity bills by approximately €1700.00 per annum.

THE PROJECT

Average Annual Savings:

9500 / 10 000 kilowatt hours per annum.  Approximately 1700.00 euro

System Size of PV:

11 KW PV System

"Our team is dedicated to provide energy saving solutions to house holders and businesses as part of an ongoing quest to improve energy efficiency and help Ireland meet its energy obligations of a 33% reduction in energy consumption by 2020".

Micheal Smith - M&C Hybrid Energy Ltd.

TexacoDublinRoadPV

TEXACO FILLING STATION, DUBLIN ROAD, CAVAN

THE SITUATION

Texaco Filling Station, Dublin Road, Cavan is a very busy filling station on the outskirts of Cavan town.

After seeing the benefits of the 11kw PV System which our team installed in Texaco on the other side of town Philip was keen to get an energy assessment done on the second filling station to achieve somewhat of the same savings which he was already seeing in Texaco on the Ballinagh Road.

THE EXPECTATION

It has always been of upmost importance to try and

• Improve energy efficiency
• Reduce reliance of fossil fuels
• Play our part in producing clean energy

On a 3 phase system the maximum amount of PV that the ESB will allow you to connect is 11kw without having to put on G10 relay.

PRODUCTS

Trina Solar PV Panel:

Fronius Symo 10 Inverter

THE SOLUTION

An 11kw PV system with Van Der Valk roof mounting kit along with Trina Solar was installed as it is a Tier 1 product on the roof of the filling station to offset emissions by generating on site.

The 11KW installation incorporates 40 x 250 watt panels fixed to the flat-roof of the building.  One of the biggest challenges of installing solar panels on a flat roof is the risk of compromising the waterproof integrity of the roof.

RESULTS & BENEFITS

This PV installation will offset approximately 10,000 kwh of electricity per annum and will do this for at least 25 years with no maintenance.

The LED lighting has reduced Texaco lighting bills by 60% per annum.

THE PROJECT

Average annual savings:

Approximately €1500.00 savings on electricity per year

Energy Generated:

10,000 units of power per annum

System Size:

11kw Trina PV Panel with Fronius Symo Inverter

The job was completed by M&C Hybrid Energy Ltd, PV Accredited Installer

TexacoDublinRoadLED

TEXACO FILLING STATION, DUBLIN ROAD, CAVAN

LED CANOPY LIGHTING UPGRADE

THE SITUATION

Texaco Filling Station, Dublin Road, Cavan is a very busy filling station on the outskirts of Cavan town.

Located on a very busy main road customer awareness and safety was of upmost importance to our clients at Texaco.  After an energy assessment and meeting to discuss what it was we needed to achieve here, upgrading the canopy lighting was agreed.

Bright and clear canopy lighting increases a sense of safety and comfort that can make the difference between "let's drive on to the next one" to "let's stop here".

THE EXPECTATION

• Saving Energy
• Better Lux Levels
• Creating a brighter environment

Our complete lighting solutions transform petrol stations into branded landmarks and welcoming spaces - inviting drivers to rest, relax and refresh.

A switch to LED canopy lighting can save up to 90% energy compared to conventional solutions.

PRODUCTS

Phillips Mini LED Lighting fixtures:

THE SOLUTION

The old inefficient lighting fixtures were replaced with new efficient Philips Mini LED Lighting fixtures on the canopy.

RESULTS & BENEFITS

The LED lighting has reduced Texaco lighting bills by 60% per annum and require virtually no maintenance for up to 10 years.

THE PROJECT

Average annual savings:

Approximately €1500.00 savings on electricity per year

10,000 units of power per annum

TexacoBallinaghRoadLED

TEXACO FILLING STATION, BALLINAGH ROAD, CAVAN

LED CANOPY LIGHTING UPGRADE

THE SITUATION

Texaco Filling Station, Ballinagh Road, Cavan is a very busy filling station on the outskirts of Cavan town.

After doing a site survey we brought it to our clients attention that we could reduce his canopy lighting bill by 60% and leave the forecourt 20% brighter with the new Phillips LED Lighting fixtures helping our clients outshine their competition.

THE EXPECTATION

• Saving Energy
• Better Lux Levels
• Creating a brighter environment

 PRODUCTS

Phillips Mini LED Lighting fixtures:

THE SOLUTION

The old inefficient lighting fixtures were replaced with new efficient Phillips Mini LED Lighting fixtures on the canopy and surrounding car park area.

BENEFITS

The LED lighting has reduced Texaco lighting bills by 60% per annum and require virtually no maintenance for up to 10 years.

THE PROJECT

Average annual savings:

Approximately €1500.00 savings on electricity per year

10,000 units of power saved per annum

"We always want to provide our clients with the best products and we had no doubt that LED Lighting was the way to go.  Creating a brighter environment, making drivers feel safer and better informed." Micheal Smith - M&C Hybrid Energy Ltd.