Gyproc Ireland (Saint-Gobain)

Kingscourt, Co. Cavan

Introduction

Gyproc Ireland (Saint-Gobain)

Gyproc Ireland, part of the Saint-Gobain Group, operates from its Kingscourt facility in County Cavan as a leading manufacturer of plaster and plasterboard products. Guided by a strong commitment to sustainability, innovation, and safety, Gyproc plays a key role in supporting Ireland’s construction sector with high-performance, energy-efficient building solutions.

Industry

Construction Materials

Location

Kingscourt, Co. Cavan, Ireland

Panel Description

Canadian Solar 705 W

Number of Panels

3,556

Installation Time

24 weeks

System Size

2.5 MWp

About the Project

A 2.5 MWp commercial solar PV system  has been installed at Gyproc Ireland’s Kingscourt facility, featuring 3,556 panels and generating approximately 2,145 MWh of clean energy annually. This low-maintenance installation now provides 15% of the site’s electricity needs while avoiding around 502 tonnes of CO₂ emissions each year.

Project Management

“This project proves that even complex sites can deliver real sustainability gains through innovation and collaboration”

Martin Mulholland, Commercial Operations Director, Activ8 Solar Energies

The Stats

System Output

A 2.5 MWp solar PV system has been installed at Gyproc Ireland’s Kingscourt facility, featuring 3,556 panels and generating approximately 2,145 MWh of clean energy annually. This low-maintenance installation now provides 15% of the site’s electricity needs while avoiding around 502 tonnes of CO₂ emissions each year.

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Gyproc Ireland (Saint-Gobain) could save around 289 728,08 £ per year on electricity costs by using this solar power system instead of purchasing electricity from the grid.

289 728,08 £

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This system generates around 2,145 MWh/yr of electricity annually.

2,145 MWh/yr

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By using this system Gyproc Ireland (Saint-Gobain) can neutralise CO2 by approximately 502 tonnes of CO2 per year.

502 Tonnes

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The estimated yearly output of this system is equivalent to the energy needed to power around 532 homes in Ireland for a year.

532 Homes

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This system has a carbon impact equivalent to planting around 12,979 mature trees per year.

12,979 Trees

Video Overview

Rooftop Installation at Gyproc Ireland (Saint-Gobain)

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