PVGEN installs approximately 40 systems each week for domestic, agricultural, and commercial customers nationwide.
Bank of Ireland Business Banking has supported Cork-based solar business PVGEN Ltd in its recent expansion.
The business is responding to increasing demand for its photovoltaic solar panels, Huawei accessories and installation services.
“We deeply value the flexible and constructive relationship we have built with Bank of Ireland”
PVGEN have been installing state-of-art PV Solar and battery systems since 2015.
A new dawn for energy
Recently, the business has expanded its office and grew its installation teams employing over 80 solar specialists nationwide.
The company is headquartered in Glanmire, Co Cork, but also has offices in Scotstown, Co Monaghan.
The leadership team includes CEO and co-founder Joe Garvin, managing director Laura McArdle and commercial director Richard Linger.
Laura McArdle, managing director of PVGEN said: “We deeply value the flexible and constructive relationship that we have built with Bank of Ireland, since we were founded at both a practical and strategic level, and we look forward to partnering with them on future sustainable initiatives.”
Shining a light on the growing solar sector
Eoin Walsh, Head of Sales PV Generation, and Damien Sutton, FarmGen Programme Manager
PVGEN installs approximately 40 systems each week for domestic, agricultural and commercial customers nationwide.
The company’s focus is to preserve energy and prevent the depletion of natural resources to protect future generations with high quality, affordable solar systems.
PVGEN is leading the charge in a growing space for the Irish electricity sector.
In recent weeks the Irish Government has approved amendments to the existing Non-Domestic Microgeneration Scheme, operated by the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI), to extend supports to a wider range of businesses and non-domestic applicants.
Grants of up to €162,500 to businesses and organisations to install rooftop solar panels are to become available.
Conor Magee, head of manufacturing, Bank of Ireland, explained: “Electricity consumption in Ireland represents about 15% of our carbon emissions and must be reduced to just 3% by 2030.
PVGEN are a leading player in the PV Solar space and a key enabler in reaching this green target. Bank of Ireland are delighted to support PVGEN as they roll out high quality solar energy solutions across domestic and business users nationwide.”
The business is a registered member of the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland, a Safe Electric registered electrical contractor and is a member of the Irish Solar Energy Association and the Micro Renewable Energy Federation. It has also attained ISO 9001:2015 certification.
PVGEN has an impressive clientele including Tirlán, AMS, Elvery’s Sports, the Irish Defence Forces, PepsiCo, various global digital leaders, schools, and universities.
For example, PVGEN recently secured the contract to supply, design, install and commission a Megawatt PV system for market leader AMS – Architectural & Metal Systems building in Co Cork. This megawatt system will supply up to 20% of their annual electricity needs, reducing their operational costs significantly. This is phase one in helping AMS decarbonise their business, PVGEN hope to roll out further panel installations for the business once they expand their premises.
Charlie Cooney, business manager, Bank of Ireland Business Banking said “Bank of Ireland are delighted to continue to support PVGEN in providing appropriate financing to achieve their key strategic objectives. We look forward to deepening our relationship and wish PVGEN continued success in the future.”
Main image at top: Gareth O’Keefe, Sales director, Finance Ireland; Damien Sutton, FarmGen Programme Manager; Eoin Walsh, Head of Sales PV Generation; and Raymond Killeen, FarmGen Customer (farmer )
