Lidl announces new green energy installation
Print8 September 2017
Irish cleantech firm Airsynergy has partnered with Lidl for the installation of ground-breaking Intelligent Smart Poles (ISPs) in Drogheda. These ISPs are the first of their kind to run off wind and solar power, bringing an off-grid lighting solution to Ireland. They have been developed and patented by cutting edge Irish cleantech firm Airsynergy, which is headquartered at Dublin Airport.
The ISP looks and works like a normal street light, but it is a hybrid smart pole that uses wind and solar energy to continuously power itself off-grid. The result is reliable, renewable lighting with Drogheda leading the way in this type of energy installation in Ireland. As well as the Drogheda installation, the Airsynergy ISPs have recently been installed in the US and Germany.
In an effort to introduce more green aspects to their stores, Lidl has installed two ISPs in the carpark of its recently-reopened Drogheda outlet. The installations ensure the carpark continues to be well-lit for shoppers during late hours.
“We are extremely proud to be the first cleantech company in Ireland to bring this cutting-edge technology to life,” says Airsynergy CEO Gerry Butler. “The Airsynergy Intelligent Smart Pole is revolutionising the way we think about and use renewable energy, integrating green technology into everyday life. We look forward to working with even more Irish businesses in the future to continue finding energy solutions.”
Deirdre Ryan, Lidl’s head of corporate social responsibility, says the Intelligent Smart Pole is a great way to trial new environmental features in stores. “The new Intelligent Smart Poles at our location in Drogheda are a great example of Lidl trialling innovative technology at our new concept stores,” she said. “It is fantastic to be able to do this with an indigenous Irish company also who are as committed to the environment as we are.”
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