Lidl Unveils Plans for Landmark Net Zero Energy Supermarket in Maynooth
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Lidl Ireland has announced a €10 million investment in the construction of the country’s first Net Zero Energy supermarket, located in Maynooth, Co. Kildare. The innovative store, currently under construction, is set to open in November 2025 and aims to be the first BREEAM-accredited Net Zero Energy retail space in Ireland, targeting an “Outstanding” rating.
The supermarket will generate all its operational energy on-site using renewable sources, including a 575 kWp solar panel system across the roof and car park. It will also offset the embodied carbon from construction through clean energy generation. Materials used in the build include concrete made from 50% recycled content, glulam timber beams, and low-carbon roof panels. Stone from the original store has been fully recycled for reuse on-site.
Supporting 150 construction jobs, the store will serve as a model for sustainable retail, aligning with Lidl’s broader goal of achieving net-zero emissions across its supply chain by 2050. By 2030, the company aims to cut operational emissions by 46%.
The store will reduce energy use equivalent to over 40 Irish homes annually and avoid carbon equal to 1,500 Ireland-to-Spain flights. It will also feature a pollinator-friendly ecological garden, a living wall, and eco-friendly transport facilities, including EV charging points and e-bike stations.
Government and industry leaders, including Minister Darragh O’Brien and IGBC CEO Pat Barry, praised Lidl’s efforts as a benchmark for sustainable construction.
Lidl Ireland CEO Robert Ryan highlighted the project as a significant step in transforming Irish retail, combining environmental responsibility with everyday shopping.
Source: retailnews.ie
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