A 1.6 MW commercial solar PV system has been installed at Irish Salt Mines, featuring 2,240 panels and generating approximately 1,574 MWh of clean energy annually. This low-maintenance installation now provides the site with electricity while avoiding around 406 tonnes of CO₂ emissions each year.
Irish Salt Mines
Carrickfergus, Co. Antrim
Irish Salt Mines
Introduction
Established in 1965, Irish Salt Mining & Exploration Co. Ltd produces around 500,000 tonnes of de-icing rock salt per annum from its privately owned mine in Carrickfergus, Northern Ireland. The company proves its commitment to service and supply by mining continuously throughout each year to secure a large stockpile of material to meet any demand
Industry
Salt Mining & Exploration
Location
Carrickfergus, Co. Antrim
Panel Description
Canadian Solar 705 W
Number of Panels
2,240
Installation Duration
10 weeks
System Size
1.6 MW
Project Management
"The solar farm here at Irish Salt Mines demonstrates Activ8's expertise in delivering complex projects like this. The mounting system and the electrical infrastructure here on site was designed specifically for this coastal environment.”
Martin Mulholland, Commercial Operations Director, Activ8 Solar Energies
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System Output
Irish Salt Mines could save around €236,044 per year on electricity costs by using this solar power system instead of purchasing electricity from the grid.
€236,044
This system generates around 1,574 MWh/yr of electricity annually.
1,574 MWh/yr
By using this system Irish Salt Mines can neutralise CO2 by approximately 406 tonnes of CO2 per year.
406 Tonnes
The estimated yearly output of this system is equivalent to the energy needed to power around 375 homes in Ireland for a year.
375 Homes
This system has a carbon impact equivalent to planting around 9,517 mature trees per year.
9,517 Trees
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