2024
275kW
100%
~68 tonnes of CO₂ avoided per annum (Scope 2)
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WebPrint – Independent House
Citywest, Co. Dublin
In March 2024, Veep Energy delivered a 270 kW industrial Solar PV system for WebPrint at their Citywest, Dublin production facility.
The system was engineered to support continuous, energy-intensive printing operations, maximise on-site consumption, and deliver long-term operational and ESG value.
WebPrint (webprint.ie) is Ireland’s largest independent cold-set web offset printer, operating from facilities in Cork and Citywest, Dublin, since 2006.
The company specialises in:
High-volume, full-colour printing
Newspapers, magazines, and commercial print products
24-hour production and online ordering
As a high-throughput manufacturing environment with sustained daytime electricity demand, WebPrint was an ideal candidate for a fully optimised on-site Solar PV solution.
The Solar PV system was designed using the SolarEdge commercial platform, prioritising yield, safety, and long-term operational efficiency.
Installed capacity
270 kW Solar PV array
Key equipment
2 × 100 kW SolarEdge commercial inverters
630 high-efficiency glass-on-glass PV modules
315 SolarEdge Commercial P850 power optimisers
Design considerations
High self-consumption profile aligned with 24-hour printing operations
Optimiser-level monitoring for precise performance visibility
Enhanced safety architecture suitable for an industrial rooftop environment
Since commissioning, the system has delivered exceptional real-world performance:
Total electricity generated: 424 MWh
On-site consumption: 100% self-consumed
Grid import reduction: Significant and sustained
Operational alignment: Solar generation closely matches production demand
This level of self-consumption maximises the financial return of the system while insulating the facility from energy price volatility.
The SolarEdge architecture delivers approximately 20% higher energy yield compared to traditional string inverter systems, particularly in large commercial and industrial environments.
Key benefits include:
Module-level monitoring
Enables rapid fault detection and targeted maintenance
Improved O&M efficiency
Reduced troubleshooting time and lower long-term operational costs
Enhanced fire safety
SolarEdge Sense Connect™ technology provides continuous monitoring of DC connections, reducing fire risk and improving compliance confidence
Future-proofed system design
Scalable and adaptable for future site changes or expansion
For an energy-intensive manufacturing facility, the WebPrint Solar PV installation delivers measurable ESG outcomes:
Material reduction in Scope 2 carbon emissions
Verifiable on-site renewable electricity generation
Strong alignment with sustainability reporting and customer ESG expectations
Reduced reliance on grid-supplied fossil fuel electricity
As with all Veep Energy commercial installations, the project was delivered by our in-house engineering and installation team and completed in full compliance with:
Irish electrical regulations
Safe Electric certification requirements
Manufacturer design, installation, and commissioning standards
The WebPrint project demonstrates how industrial and manufacturing facilities can achieve near-perfect alignment between solar generation and operational demand when systems are properly engineered.
This installation continues to perform reliably and stands as a strong reference for:
Manufacturing
Print and publishing
Energy-intensive industrial operations
Total solar generation: 424 MWh
Estimated CO₂ avoided: ~115 tonnes of CO₂
Scope: Scope 2 (electricity-related emissions)
Consumption: 100% on-site
Veep Energy specialises in commercial and industrial Solar PV systems designed to deliver:
High self-consumption
Long-term reliability
Measurable ESG impact
👉 Contact Veep Energy to assess whether your facility is suitable for Solar PV.
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