We provide expert EPC services to design and install state-of-the-art solar PV and battery systems that deliver a measurable return on investment and enhance your company's sustainability.
Design and Installation Services
Unlock the full potential of your business with our turnkey commercial solar solutions. At SMC Energy, we design and install state-of-the-art solar PV and battery systems tailored specifically to your needs: delivering immediate savings, long-term reliability, and a measurable return on investment. From the initial assessment to design, installation, and long-term support, SMC Energy provides seamless project management for a hassle-free solar transition that delivers real business value. Partner with us to reduce your electricity bills with commercial solar.
Solutions To Suit Your Business Case
We provide end-to-end commercial solar solutions designed for reliability, efficiency, and long-term value. Our systems are engineered to meet the unique energy demands of your business, reducing operational costs and enhancing your sustainability credentials.
Integrate high-efficiency solar panels with advanced battery storage to maximise self-consumption, reduce peak demand charges, and ensure a consistent energy supply.
Keep your critical operations running during grid outages. Our Emergency Power Supply (EPS) systems provide seamless, automatic backup power for essential loads.
Our modular system designs grow with your business. Start with a system that meets your current needs and easily expand your capacity as your energy demands increase.
Beyond significant reductions in electricity costs, commercial solar offers budget certainty by insulating your business from volatile energy prices. It also greatly enhances your company's environmental credentials, a key factor for customers and stakeholders. Furthermore, it provides greater energy independence and operational resilience.
For most businesses, yes. A battery allows you to store surplus solar energy generated during the day for use during expensive peak tariff hours (a practice known as 'peak shaving'). This maximizes your self-consumption and return on investment. Batteries also provide critical backup power (EPS) for essential equipment during grid outages, protecting your business from costly downtime.
These forms are required to connect any electricity generator in parallel with the grid. The form depends on the system size:
An Export Limiting Scheme, or ELS, is a control system that dynamically limits the amount of surplus electricity your solar PV system can export to the grid. It is sometimes required by ESB Networks if the local grid infrastructure cannot handle the full potential export of your system. Installing an ELS can often allow for a much larger solar array to be installed than would otherwise be permitted.
A G10 relay is a mandatory grid protection device. Its primary job is to instantly and automatically disconnect your solar installation from the electricity grid in the event of a grid fault or power outage. This is a critical safety feature that prevents your system from energising a grid that line workers may believe is powered down, ensuring their safety during repairs. G10 relays are a mandatory requirement for small and large scale generation. Read our definitive guide to learn more about the G10 relay.
ESB Witness Testing is a mandatory commissioning step for all grid-tied small and large scale generation systems. An ESB Networks engineer will visit your site to "witness" a series of tests that prove your system's protection devices (like the G10 relay) are configured correctly and will operate safely. SMC Energy manages and attends the Witness Test to ensure a smooth and successful final sign-off for your project.
Recent changes in Irish regulations have significantly expanded planning permission exemptions for commercial solar. For most business premises, roof-mounted arrays have no limit, and ground-mounted arrays are exempt up to area of 75m². However, there are 43 designated solar safeguarding zones (SSZ) across Ireland which are areas near an airport, aerodrome or helipad in which there is a potential for glint or glare from solar panels to impact aviation. SSZ's are limited to 300m² for each rooftop within the curtilage of the development. SMC Energy can manage this assessment for you.
As a general guideline, a fully installed commercial solar PV system in Ireland typically starts from around €1,000 per kWp (kilowatt peak). However, the final cost depends on several factors like system size and equipment choice. To explore your potential savings and payback period in more detail, we highly recommend using our free Solar ROI Calculator. For a formal quotation, please contact us for a full site assessment.
