Solar thermal installation at Royal Portrush Golf Club, Northern Ireland

The Royal Portrush Golf Club recently made significant renewable energy improvements to its greenkeepers facility.

A Solar PV system was installed largely covering the roof to maximise electricity generation. Given the facility’s high demand for hot water, a solar thermal system, which is 3.5 times more efficient than PV for hot water generation, was included. As a result, this setup allows the PV system to focus on generating electricity for other uses.

SenerSol installed the Solar Thermal panels on a custom-designed A-frame structure, engineered to withstand the area’s strong coastal winds and fit securely on the steel roof. The hot water generated feeds the greenkeepers’ cleaning operations, kitchen and showers.

To complement the system, SenerSol installed an integrated data monitoring system that enables performance tracking and issue detection. The data insights led to operational adjustments, achieving significant energy savings and improved efficiency. The project highlights the value of combining solar technologies with intelligent monitoring to deliver sustainable, energy-efficient solutions.