Solar PV Solutions For Cold Storage Facilities in Ireland
Refrigeration never switches off, and neither does the bill. Resolute Group designs and installs solar PV systems for cold storage and refrigerated warehouse facilities across Ireland, matching daytime generation to your compressor load to cut grid costs for the next 25 years. SEAI-certified, with grant funding up to €162,600 and Ireland’s longest maintenance contract.
Cut Your Installation Cost with Grants and Tax Relief
Cold storage operators in Ireland can stack SEAI grant funding with Accelerated Capital Allowance tax relief on qualifying solar PV equipment. Resolute manages the full application end to end, from eligibility checks and paperwork through to ESB connection.
SEAI Non-Domestic Microgen
Grant funding of up to €162,600 per site for solar PV systems from 1 kWp to 1,000 kWp under the SEAI Non-Domestic Microgen Grant. Open to cold storage and refrigerated logistics operators.
Accelerated Capital Allowance
Write off 100% of qualifying solar PV equipment costs against profits in Year 1. Stackable with the SEAI grant.
Solar That Matches Refrigeration Demand
Cold stores are close to the ideal solar site: large, flat, unshaded roof areas and a constant base load driven by refrigeration. Compressors work hardest on warm, bright days, which is exactly when solar generation peaks. That overlap means a higher share of self-consumed solar than almost any other building type, and self-consumption is where the savings are.
Lower Electricity Costs
Refrigeration is typically the largest single line on a cold store's electricity bill. With Irish business electricity averaging €0.23 per kWh in late 2024, every kWh you generate on the roof is a kWh you stop buying from the grid.
Protection from Price Volatility
Solar converts a volatile operating cost into a predictable one. Your on-site generation is unaffected by wholesale price swings or supplier rate increases, which makes long-term cost forecasting far more reliable.
Battery Backup Protects the Cold Chain
Battery storage captures surplus daytime generation for overnight refrigeration. During a grid outage it keeps compressors running on stored energy, protecting temperature-sensitive food, pharmaceutical and chemical stock from spoilage.
Reduced Carbon Footprint
Solar PV produces zero emissions at the point of generation. Monitored output data gives you audited evidence for retailer and supplier sustainability requirements, BRCGS and ESG reporting, and Ireland's climate targets.
Bifacial Panels Built for Cold Storage Roofs
Resolute installs bifacial (glass-on-glass) panels exclusively, sourced from AE Solar and Longi. They generate from both faces, capturing light reflected from bright membrane roofs and surrounding hard standing, delivering a higher annual yield per kWp than conventional single-face panels.
Bifacial construction also carries a superior fire-performance rating compared with standard glass-and-backsheet panels. In a facility storing high-value, temperature-sensitive food, pharmaceutical or chemical stock, that rating matters to you and to your insurer.
Ireland's Leading Solar Engineers
Fifteen years installing across Ireland and Northern Ireland, SEAI-certified, and trusted by major commercial energy users including Meta, Primark and Domino’s Pizza.
25-Year Maintenance Contract
Every Resolute system comes with the option of a 25-year maintenance contract covering scheduled visits, performance monitoring, inverter checks and component replacement for the full panel guarantee period.
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Six Steps from Enquiry to Install
From first call to final commissioning, every step is handled by an SEAI-certified Resolute team member, and your refrigeration stays running throughout.
Free Assessment
A no-obligation consultation covering your facility, refrigeration load and grant eligibility. We come to you.
Site Survey & Energy Assessment
Physical roof and structural survey plus a full review of your half-hourly electricity consumption to identify the system size that fits your operation.
Custom System Design
Our engineers produce a bespoke design using CAD and energy yield modelling, matched to your refrigeration load profile and roof layout.
SEAI Grant Application
Resolute handles the full SEAI Non-Domestic Microgen application and ACA paperwork on your behalf, from eligibility through to approval and drawdown.
Professional Installation
Our SEAI-certified team installs the mounting system and bifacial panels, connects the system to your facility’s electrical infrastructure and commissions it, without interrupting refrigeration.
Monitoring & Ongoing Support
Real-time performance dashboard, scheduled maintenance visits and lifetime support under the optional 25-year maintenance contract.
Custom Solutions for Difficult Sites
Solar PV Installation at Whelehans Wines
Resolute delivered a bespoke solar PV installation for Whelehans Wines, one of Dublin’s best-known wine stores. With constant refrigeration, lighting and operational demand, the business had significant electricity usage, making it an ideal candidate for a ground-mounted system designed around the site’s conditions.
Typical Cold Storage Solar Returns
Figures below are modelled for two indicative system sizes using Irish commercial yield ranges (850 to 950 kWh per kWp per year) and the 2024 average business electricity rate of €0.23 per kWh. Actual performance varies with site, refrigeration load profile and grant funding.
100 kWp Small Cold Store
Smaller facility, regional operator
| Annual generation | 85,000 to 95,000 kWh |
| Annual electricity savings | €19,550 to €21,850 |
| CO2 offset per year | 25 to 28 tonnes |
| Payback period | 4 to 6 years (post-grant) |
300 kWp
Large Cold Store Distribution-scale, multi-chamber facility
| Annual generation | 255,000 to 285,000 kWh |
| Annual electricity savings | €19,550 to €21,850 |
| CO2 offset per year | 25 to 28 tonnes |
| Payback period | 3 to 5 years (post-grant) |
Need something bigger?
Larger systems can be engineered beyond these indicative sizes for multi-site operators, logistics and distribution hubs and high-density freezer facilities.
Frequently Asked Questions
Solar panels generate during daylight hours. Paired with battery storage, surplus daytime generation is stored for overnight use, keeping refrigeration running continuously on a mix of solar, battery and grid supply.
It depends on your roof area, system size and consumption pattern. Because refrigeration load peaks alongside solar output, cold stores typically self-consume a high share of what they generate. We confirm expected coverage after the site survey and energy assessment.
Battery storage takes over automatically in a grid outage, keeping refrigeration running on stored energy until supply is restored. We size battery capacity to your critical load profile at the design stage.
Yes. Panels generate from daylight, not direct sunshine. Winter output is lower, but systems perform year-round in Irish conditions, with strong yields through spring and summer when refrigeration demand is also at its highest.
No. Our installers work around your operational schedule, refrigeration stays fully active throughout, and every phase is coordinated with your facilities team.
Most projects take 8 to 14 weeks from first survey to commissioning, depending on system size and site complexity. We confirm the full schedule after your site survey.
The SEAI Non-Domestic Microgen Grant provides up to €162,600 for systems between 1 kWp and 1,000 kWp, and the Accelerated Capital Allowance lets you deduct 100% of qualifying equipment costs in Year 1. Resolute manages both applications for you.
Yes. Resolute operates across the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland from our Dublin headquarters. Dedicated NI line: +44 28 3073 1007.
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- SEAI-certified site survey and energy assessment
- SEAI Non-Domestic Microgen and ACA applications managed end-to-end
- Custom design matched to your refrigeration load profile
- Installed and supported by Ireland’s leading commercial PV team
- 25-year maintenance contract option
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