Emerald Park Enhances Sustainability with Flogas Solar Panel Project
- Flogas powers up Ireland’s family-run theme park with 290 new solar panels
- It will generate 127,504 kWh of clean energy, reducing carbon emissions by 37 tonnes of CO2 annually
- The investment in solar panels is expected to save Emerald Park over €30,000 annually in energy costs
Ashbourne, Co. Meath – 19th May 2025: Emerald Park, Ireland's leading family-run theme park and zoo, today unveiled its new solar panel installation, a key component of a new five-year sustainability partnership with Flogas. The project showcases the viability of solar energy solutions for businesses in the leisure sector.
The installation features over 290 solar panels strategically placed throughout the park, generating 127,504 kWh of clean energy per year. This is enough to power the entire theme park and zoo solely on solar energy for a full month and reduce Emerald Park's carbon footprint by 37 tonnes of CO2 annually.
"We are delighted with this partnership, as it allows us to take meaningful action to reduce our carbon footprint, protect the environment while still delivering unforgettable experiences for our guests, said Charles Coyle, Managing Director of Emerald Park. “With Flogas powering Emerald Park with energy, including renewable sources such as solar and electric vehicle car charging, we are excited to build a more sustainable future for the park, making sustainability not just a responsibility, but a smart business decision."
The investment in solar panels is expected to save Emerald Park over €30,000 annually in energy costs, potentially amounting to as much as €1 million over the panels' lifespan, based on current energy prices. This investment is projected to pay for itself in approximately five years.
"We are delighted to partner with Emerald Park to implement this solar energy solution," said John Rooney, Managing Director at Flogas. "This project demonstrates the significant benefits that solar energy can provide to the leisure sector. Flogas is committed to supporting businesses in their transition to clean, renewable energy."
In addition to the solar panel installation, the partnership includes the installation of 20 electric vehicle (EV) charging units in the park's car park, supporting eco-friendly travel for guests to the theme park.
Flogas and Emerald Park will work together to explore further sustainable energy solutions, including Corporate Power Purchase Agreements (CPPAs) to align electricity usage with wind or solar projects and battery storage initiatives to enhance energy efficiency.
As part of this partnership, residential Customers get two Free tickets to Emerald Park when they renew with Flogas or switch to Flogas on Flogas.ie, worth €104 offering added value while supporting the shift to sustainable energy solutions.