September 21, 2026
For businesses across Ireland, solar is becoming an increasingly practical way to reduce grid reliance, lower carbon emissions and gain more control over long-term energy costs.
At Greenvolt Next Ireland, we design and deliver commercial solar projects based on how each business uses energy, rather than taking a one-size-fits-all approach.
Commercial solar systems are designed for businesses, industrial facilities, warehouses, retail sites and large commercial properties.
Depending on the site, this can include rooftop solar, ground-mounted systems or solar carports.
The electricity generated is used directly by the business, reducing the amount of power that needs to be purchased from the grid.
Greenvolt Next Ireland has delivered solar projects for businesses across a range of sectors.
For ALDI Ireland, solar is being rolled out across a large number of stores, showing how renewable energy can be implemented across a multi-site retail portfolio.
At Astellas in Dublin, Greenvolt Next delivered a 2.2 MWp ground-mounted solar project that can supply approximately 27% of the site’s electricity demand.
These projects demonstrate how commercial solar can be adapted to different energy requirements, available space and business objectives.
For most organisations, the decision comes down to a combination of commercial and sustainability benefits.
Commercial solar can help businesses:
The right solution starts with understanding the site’s electricity consumption and when that energy is being used.
Large roof areas can make rooftop solar an effective option for warehouses, retail stores and manufacturing facilities.
Where land is available, ground-mounted solar can support much larger installations.
Solar carports can also turn existing parking areas into renewable energy generation assets.
For example, Greenvolt Next has worked with Lidl Ireland on its Net Zero Energy store in Maynooth, where solar forms part of a wider renewable energy solution.
Businesses generally have two main funding routes for commercial solar. Through an EPC model, the organisation purchases and owns the solar system outright. Alternatively, a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) allows a business to benefit from renewable electricity generated at its site without the same upfront capital investment.
Greenvolt Next Ireland supports businesses across both models, from initial feasibility and engineering through to construction, operation and maintenance. Our wider renewable energy solutions include commercial and ground-mounted solar, battery storage, heat pumps, biomass and Power Purchase Agreements, combining local project delivery expertise with the capabilities of the international Greenvolt Group.
Companies with plans to move premises, replace their roof or significantly change their operations should consider how those plans could affect the agreement.
Tell us about your business needs and our experts will prepare the right solution for your company.
