Castlecomer is Tirlán’s first low carbon future store as part of the wider ‘Living Proof’ strategy to reduce emissions across Tirlán’s entire supply chain

The Tirlán CountryLife retail store is the first to roll out the new technology as part of our wider €11 million investment programme across our stores across 13 counties.

The pilot transformation includes the addition of 108 solar PV panels to the roof of the agribusiness and garden centre building, alongside a 15kW battery storage. The system is designed to power over 50% of the store’s energy needs.

Additional innovations in the pilot include the installation of educational displays across the store to inform customers about the energy savings that are being made. The store has also switched from gas to Bio LPG and green electric to support water and space heating. Rainwater is being harvested and LED lighting has been introduced throughout the building. The Tirlán CountryLife store’s forklift has also been replaced with a greener, more efficient electric model.

Pictured at the unveiling of the new technology at Tirlán’s CountryLife retail store in Castlecomer, Co Kilkenny were (L to R) Tirlán’s Head of Retail, Senan Foley, Director of Agribusiness, Dr Ailish Byrne and Chairperson John Murphy

Chairperson of Tirlán, John Murphy, said: “We’re particularly excited about sharing the information we will glean on savings made with our family farm suppliers, our customers and members of our communities in support of a greener energy transition.

“Our branches are a focal point for communities and we’re conscious of the importance of highlighting our actions to support sustainability to our customers and the younger generation. We acknowledge and appreciate the huge level of work across all our facilities and our farms as we all strive to reach our 2030 goals.”