CASE STUDY: St. Anne’s Bohernabreena GAA – Integrated Comfort & Charging for Community Hub
Location: Bohernabreena, Co. Dublin
Building Type: Sports Club
Systems Installed:
- 14kW 3-Phase Mr Slim Standard Inverter.
- 7.4kW EVHACS Integrated Charger.
- EVHACS Remote Socket System.
- Twin-Split Ceiling Cassette Configuration.
Installer: Hoctor Refrigeration
Client Overview
St. Anne’s Bohernabreena GAA Club is a vibrant community hub located at the foot of the Dublin Mountains. Beyond its sporting activities, the club serves as a vital social center, hosting events, parties, and gatherings in its busy function room and private bar. As a focal point for the local community, the club is constantly looking for ways to improve facilities for members and visitors while managing operating costs and sustainability.
Challenge
The club required a robust heating and cooling solution to maintain a comfortable environment in their function room and private bar, spaces that can see high occupancy and fluctuating temperatures. Simultaneously, the committee wanted to introduce Electric Vehicle (EV) charging as a modern amenity for members and visitors.
The challenge was to deliver both high-capacity climate control and EV charging without cluttering the building’s exterior with multiple systems or incurring the high costs associated with major electrical infrastructure upgrades.
Solution
EVHACS installed a 14kW 3-Phase Mr Slim Standard Inverter heat pump. To effectively cover the large floor area of the function room and bar, the system was configured with two ceiling-mounted cassette units running from the single outdoor unit.
Crucially, the system features a 7.4kW EVHACS Integrated Charger supplied via our Remote Socket System.
- Twin-Split Comfort: The single 14kW outdoor unit drives two indoor ceiling cassettes, ensuring even air distribution and rapid heating or cooling across the function room and private bar.
- Remote Socket Flexibility: While the main heat pump unit is positioned for optimal airflow, the EVHACS Remote Socket allowed us to place the EV charging point exactly where it was most accessible for drivers—distinct from the heat pump’s location.
- Load Balancing: The EVHACS technology dynamically monitors the building’s energy usage. It allows the heat pump and EV charger to run from the same electrical supply, automatically balancing the load to prevent tripping the main fuse, avoiding the need for a costly grid upgrade.
System Highlights
- 14kW 3-Phase Power: Robust capacity to heat and cool large social spaces.
- Integrated EV Charging: 7.4kW charging speed available to members while they visit.
- Remote Socket System: Decouples the charger location from the heat pump for better aesthetics and usability.
- Dual-Zone Climate Control: Two ceiling units managed by a single outdoor inverter for maximum efficiency.
Results
St. Anne’s Bohernabreena GAA now benefits from a warm, welcoming environment in their function room year-round, regardless of the weather outside. The addition of the EV charger has future-proofed the facility, offering a convenient service that attracts visitors and supports members making the switch to electric driving. The installation was completed with minimal disruption, providing two premium solutions on a single electrical circuit.
Why EVHACS
For busy community venues like St. Anne’s, traditional installations often mean double the work: one contractor for HVAC, another for EV charging, and twice the fees. EVHACS solves this by merging both technologies into a single installation. Our patented technology allows the heat pump and charger to share the same power supply safely. This means St. Anne’s saved on installation time and disruption. It is the ultimate “two-for-one” infrastructure upgrade, delivering comfort inside and power outside in one seamless package.