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Anglo Irish Refrigeration shortlisted for Innovation in Decarbonisation at Business Energy Achievement Awards 2025
Revisiting the highlights of 2025, Anglo Irish Refrigeration was among the SME performers that caught the judges' attention, earning a shortlist place for Innovation in Decarbonisation SME at the Business Energy Achievement Awards. Collaborating with Wirth Technologies and targeting significant carbon reductions across its product range, the firm heads into the 2026 awards cycle as a compelling benchmark for decarbonisation innovation at SME level.
From Affordability Crisis to Commercial Opportunity: What the ESRI Energy Poverty Report Means for Business Energy Leaders
The ESRI finds 14% of Irish households faced energy poverty in 2024, signalling a major opportunity for targeted retrofit investment and clean energy solutions from business energy leaders.
Energea finances construction start of 140 MW Iron Spur Solar Project in Texas
US renewable energy investment platform Energea has financed construction of the 140 MW Iron Spur Solar Project in Snyder, Texas, its first industrial-scale solar project in the United States. The project is expected to reach full operation in early 2029.
US ocean energy startup Panthalassa raises US$140m to power AI computing from ocean waves
US ocean technology company Panthalassa has raised US$140 million in a Series B round led by Peter Thiel to develop wave-powered floating AI computing nodes. The funding will complete its pilot manufacturing facility near Portland, Oregon.
GridBeyond opens Dublin global headquarters as AI energy optimisation platform reaches nine electricity markets
AI-powered energy optimisation company GridBeyond has officially opened its new global headquarters in Dublin, serving as the central hub for operations across nine electricity markets on four continents. The move follows a €12 million equity round earlier this year.
CIP completes €1.44bn Ørsted onshore acquisition and launches Perigus Energy from Cork
Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners has completed its €1.44 billion acquisition of Ørsted's European onshore business. The deal launches Cork-headquartered Perigus Energy with 826 MW of capacity across Ireland, Germany, the UK, and Spain.
Neoen begins construction of two Irish solar farms totalling 195 MWp under RESS 4 programme
French renewable energy company Neoen has issued notices to proceed for two Irish solar farms totalling 195 MWp, nearly doubling its total capacity in Ireland to 410 MW. Both projects were awarded under Ireland's RESS 4 auction in 2024.
Irish Blood Transfusion Service shortlisted across two categories at Business Energy Achievement Awards 2025
Revisiting the highlights of 2025, the Irish Blood Transfusion Service was among the public sector performers that caught the judges' attention, earning shortlist places for Innovation in Decarbonisation, Large and Best Energy Achievement in Public Sector at the Business Energy Achievement Awards 2025. Navigating one of the most complex sustainability challenges in Irish healthcare, the IBTS sets standards for the 2026 awards cycle having set a credible framework for responsible energy transition in mission-critical public services.
€110,000 Reasons to Act: Why Ireland’s BER Premium Is a Commercial Opportunity for Business Energy Leaders
Geowox finds Irish homebuyers paid a €110,000 premium for A or B-rated homes in Q1 2026, confirming energy efficiency as a priced market asset and a commercial opportunity for business energy leaders.
Siemens Energy raises full-year 2026 outlook as orders surge and margins expand
German energy technology company Siemens Energy has raised its full-year 2026 outlook, lifting revenue growth and profit margin forecasts on the back of strong first-half performance. The group now targets net income of around €4 billion for fiscal 2026.
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