Irish Company Offers Solar Powered Trash Can

A waste bin that uses the power of the sun to compact rubbish is the latest offering from Kyron Energy and Power, founded by brothers Tommy and Ciaran Brennan, and Ken Molloy.

The firm recently became the Irish agency for BigBelly onsite solar compaction waste bins.

‘‘The BigBelly system reduces the frequency of waste collection, which lowers costs and also ensures a greener environment,” said Tommy.

‘‘The compaction system is self-powered using solar energy. The bin takes up as much space as an ordinary bin, but has five times more capacity, which can reduce collection frequency by up to 80 per cent.”

Kyron was originally set up to provide specialist engineering services for a wide range of clients. It provides facilities and project management, mechanical/ electrical and process engineering, energy and construction services, as well as environmental products.

Ciaran began work as an apprentice electrician with Bord na Móna in Kildare and then went on to work for companies such as Intel and Wyeth on large-scale construction and commissioning projects.

Tommy started his career as an apprentice aircraft technician with Aer Lingus and, in 1989, co-founded the Jet Technology Centre, an aircraft engine overhaul facility in Ballyboughal, Co Dublin. In 1994, the brothers set up an aircraft fuel component overhaul facility at the same location.

Molloy served his time in the construction industry and is also the managing director of Redwood Developments. The trio saw a gap in the market and united to form Kyron Energy two years ago. One of Kyron’s newest ventures is its range of environmental products.

‘‘We are carrying out demonstrations of the BigBelly system around the country and the response has been very positive,” said Ciaran. ‘‘We’d hope to see the BigBelly in use around Ireland soon.”

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