Rising energy costs and increasing pressure to meet sustainability targets are creating a perfect storm for Irish business owners and financial officers today. Navigating the complex world of renewable energy can seem daunting but the financial argument for transforming your roof into a power generator has never been stronger.
In our first episode, we explore how solar technology works specifically for commercial entities and how it directly impacts the bottom line. We discuss the mechanics of energy independence, the specific grants available to Irish businesses and how to turn unused roof space into a guaranteed revenue stream through government-backed schemes.
Joining our host Morgan Pierce is Padraic Marren, the Chief Strategy Officer at SolarSmart. With a deep background in business strategy, Padraic breaks down the numbers, the technology, and the strategic advantages of adopting solar energy in the current economic climate.
THINGS WE SPOKE ABOUT
- Morgan’s transition from tech to solar
- How solar energy is created
- Battery storage for 24/7 operations
- ROI and payback periods
- The Small-Scale Renewable Energy Scheme
GUEST DETAILS
Padraic Marren is the Chief Strategy Officer at SolarSmart.ie. He plays a pivotal role in guiding the strategic direction of the company, focusing on helping commercial clients navigate the transition to renewable energy. His main skills lie in business strategy development, analysing market trends for renewable integration, and delivering customer-centric energy solutions.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/padraic-marren/
QUOTES
- Solar panels actually work better in temperate, temperate climates - Morgan Pierce
- Every kilowatt hour of electricity that comes in from the solar panels replaces a kilowatt hour that you purchase from your electricity supply company - Morgan Pierce
- Payback on that investment in perhaps anywhere between two years and four years - Padraic Marren
- They will guarantee you a rate of 13 cent kilowatt for 15 years - Padraic Marren
- This SRES scheme makes a lot of sense for Ireland, because we want every possible kilowatt hour flowing out to the grid. - Morgan Pierce
MORE INFORMATION
Since 2020, SolarSmart has been driving solar adoption in Ireland. We’ve installed over 1700 systems for homeowners and business owners around the country. SolarSmart is now the country’s highest-rated solar installer on Trustpilot.
Visit our website; solarsmart.ie
This podcast was produced by dustpod.io
KEYWORDS
#SolarEnergy #BusinessBenefits #SolarPanels #RenewableEnergy
What is Solar Smart?
Solar Smart gives you real world stories on how solar technology is working for business and homes across Ireland today. With new episodes each month, you'll learn how it works, clever ways people are implementing it and how you can make it work financially using everything from government grants to selling your power back to the grid. Listen now and get Solar Smart.
Introducing solar expert Morgan Pierce and her journey to Ireland.
I am originally from Roanoke, Virginia. I just ended up here because of the technology companies that were here and they relocated me here in the late 90s.
That technology background has led her to become one of Ireland's leaders in solar energy.
One of the most compelling things about the solar proposition is the amount of time that it doesn't take to install. Like a utility scale solar farm or a wind farm takes 10 years and with rooftop solar, you can have it on your roof and working tomorrow.
Our brand new solar smart podcast explains how solar energy works, sharing stories from real people about their experience in their home or business.
On the show, we'll have a combination of people who've gone solar and can tell their story, plus experts from the industry and getting their perspective on why it makes sense to be more renewable and more sustainable.
Get Solar Smart with Morgan Pierce, a brand new podcast coming this January, wherever you get your podcasts.