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The recent addition of a new solar PV array on the roof at Carey Glass in Nenagh ensures that up to 13% of the local company’s energy requirements come from a renewable source. After almost 60 years of business, the latest addition to the family-run Nenagh premises sees it making significant strides towards its future.
In 20213, CareyGlass partnered with Irish state-owned utility ESB to install a rooftop solar array at its Nenagh site to cover up to 13% of its local energy requirements. Irish glass processing company CareyGlass has agreed to source green power for its local operations under a deal with Dublin-based energy trading company Erova Energy.
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But elements of glass manufacturing are highly energy-intensive, which is why Carey Glass recently embarked on this new solar project. ESB’s Smart Energy Services delivered the project from start to finish, from planning and grid approval to installation and commissioning.
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