2024
207kW
Jaguar – Landrover (JLR)
Sandyford Dublin
Veep Energy delivered a multi-phase commercial Solar PV solution for the Jaguar Land Rover Sandyford dealership, operated by Spirit Motor Group, part of the OHM Motor Group.
The project was delivered under a single client and ESB/DNO connection, with phased installations across two operational buildings:
Main Showroom on Arena Road
Vehicle Preparation Centre
Together, the systems were designed to significantly reduce grid dependency, align with premium brand ESG expectations, and deliver long-term energy resilience.
Spirit Motor Group Sandyford is a premier authorised Jaguar and Land Rover retailer, established in 2004 and located on Arena Road, Sandyford Business District, Dublin.
The site provides:
New vehicle sales
Approved Used vehicles
Aftersales and service operations
Manufacturer-trained technician support
The combination of showroom, workshop, and preparation facilities creates sustained daytime electricity demand — well suited to on-site solar generation.
Installation date: January 2024
Location: JLR Showroom, Arena Road
System specification
107 kW Solar PV array
1 × 100 kW SolarEdge commercial inverter
256 high-efficiency PV modules
128 SolarEdge power optimisers
Performance
181 MWh generated to date
~40% reduction in grid electricity consumption
Solar PV aligned with showroom and operational load profile
Installation date: 19 April 2024
Location: JLR Preparation Centre
System specification
100 kW Solar PV array
1 × 66.6 kW SolarEdge Synergy commercial inverter
204 PV modules
102 SolarEdge commercial power optimisers
Performance
126 MWh generated in 20 months
~89% of site electricity demand offset
Near-total elimination of grid dependency for the preparation facility
Both phases were delivered using the SolarEdge commercial platform, providing:
Module-level monitoring for precise performance tracking
Higher energy yield compared to traditional string inverter systems
Reduced operation and maintenance costs through targeted fault detection
Enhanced safety architecture suitable for automotive retail environments
Across both phases, the JLR Sandyford Solar PV installation delivers:
~45 tonnes of CO₂ avoided per year
Direct Scope 2 emissions reduction
Verifiable ESG performance data for corporate sustainability reporting
Reduced exposure to long-term energy price volatility
This project demonstrates how premium automotive retail and operational facilities can achieve substantial energy cost reduction and ESG impact through phased, well-engineered Solar PV deployment — without disrupting live operations.
We’ll keep the same ESG methodology you’ve now used consistently:
Ireland grid factor: ~0.27 tCO₂ / MWh
Generation to date: 181 MWh (≈ 2 years)
Average annual generation: ~90.5 MWh / year
Annual CO₂ avoided:
90.5 × 0.27 ≈ 24.4 tCO₂ / year
Generation: 126 MWh in 20 months
Annualised generation: ~75.6 MWh / year
Annual CO₂ avoided:
75.6 × 0.27 ≈ 20.4 tCO₂ / year
~44–45 tonnes of CO₂ avoided per year
Direct Scope 2 emissions reduction
Strong ESG narrative across retail + operational facilities
Veep Energy specialises in commercial and multi-site Solar PV projects across Ireland, delivering systems that are:
Engineered for performance
Fully compliant
Designed around real consumption profiles
👉 Speak with our commercial team to assess whether your facility is suitable for Solar PV.
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