{"id":18615,"date":"2025-07-09T11:05:30","date_gmt":"2025-07-09T11:05:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/next.greenvolt.com\/?p=18615"},"modified":"2025-07-16T09:30:10","modified_gmt":"2025-07-16T09:30:10","slug":"greenvolt-next-behind-irelands-first-net-zero-solar-pv-system-lidl","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/next.greenvolt.com\/ie\/media\/news-ie\/greenvolt-next-behind-irelands-first-net-zero-solar-pv-system-lidl\/","title":{"rendered":"Powering the Future: Greenvolt Next Behind Ireland\u2019s First Net Zero Energy Supermarket Lidl"},"content":{"rendered":"[vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overflow=”visible” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_spacing=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text]At Greenvolt Next, we believe the future of energy lies in bold ideas, smart systems, and strong partnerships. That belief comes to life in Lidl Ireland\u2019s latest announcement: the construction of Ireland\u2019s first Net Zero Energy supermarket<\/b> in Maynooth, Co. Kildare powered by a custom-designed solar pv system from Greenvolt Next.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

This is more than a store. It\u2019s a climate-positive innovation hub. And powering it required more than a standard solar setup. Our team delivered a multi-layered clean energy system combining rooftop solar, solar carport generation, and on-site battery storage, each playing a critical role in helping Lidl generate and manage its own clean energy, on its own terms.\u00a0<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=”No Line”][vc_row_inner equal_height=”yes” column_margin=”60px” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” top_padding=”3%” constrain_group_1=”yes” bottom_padding=”3%” text_align=”left” row_position=”default” row_position_tablet=”inherit” row_position_phone=”inherit” overflow=”visible” pointer_events=”all”][vc_column_inner column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_spacing=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/2″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text]\n

Rooftop Solar PV System:
\nIreland\u2019s Largest Commercial Installation <\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=”No Line”][vc_column_text]The beating heart of the Net Zero Energy store is a rooftop solar pv system array a 575 kWp system that stretches across the entire surface of the building and 3 carports. As the largest rooftop solar pv system installation on any commercial premises in Ireland, this system alone delivers a massive portion of the store\u2019s daily operational energy needs.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Every panel is optimally tilted to maximize solar capture year-round, feeding directly into the store\u2019s power infrastructure. We designed the system not just for high yield, but for long-term resilience\u2014using premium components and predictive analytics to ensure uptime and performance.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

This rooftop array doesn’t just produce clean electricity. It solidifies Lidl\u2019s position as Ireland\u2019s largest commercial solar operator.\u00a0<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_spacing=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ background_image=”18636″ background_image_position=”center center” enable_bg_scale=”true” background_image_loading=”default” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”15px” column_link_target=”_self” advanced_gradient_angle=”0″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/2″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” gradient_type=”default”][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height_phone=”400px” custom_height_tablet=”500px”][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner equal_height=”yes” column_margin=”60px” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”column_reverse” column_direction_phone=”column_reverse” top_padding=”3%” constrain_group_1=”yes” bottom_padding=”3%” text_align=”left” row_position=”default” row_position_tablet=”inherit” row_position_phone=”inherit” overflow=”visible” pointer_events=”all”][vc_column_inner column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_spacing=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ background_image=”18642″ background_image_position=”center center” enable_bg_scale=”true” background_image_loading=”default” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”15px” column_link_target=”_self” advanced_gradient_angle=”0″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/2″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” gradient_type=”default”][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height_phone=”400px” custom_height_tablet=”500px”][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_spacing=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/2″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text]\n

Carport Solar PV System:
\nPower Meets Practicality<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=”No Line”][vc_column_text]The innovation didn\u2019t stop at the roof. We extended Lidl\u2019s solar generation to the customer car park through three solar pv system carport structures, which serves dual functions:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n