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Resilience, innovation, and strategic foresight continue to shape how organisations navigate complex global energy markets. This edition highlights leaders, ventures, and initiatives that are translating vision into measurable impact across industries and communities. Glancing back at a defining moment from last year, ‘David Maguire named Energy Leader at Business Energy Achievement Awards 2025’ celebrates a leader whose global strategy advanced renewable energy and embedded sustainability at scale. His recognition set a high benchmark, shaping expectations for the 2026 awards cycle and the broader sector. In addition, ‘Ørsted sells European onshore business to CIP’ reflects strategic portfolio optimisation, demonstrating how targeted divestments create space for innovation and align operations with shifting market demands. It underscores the growing importance of agility in maintaining long-term sector competitiveness. On the other hand, ‘Exowatt launches powered land and clean energy business’ highlights entrepreneurial initiative and technology-driven solutions to expand operational capacity and sustainable infrastructure. This story illustrates the role of new ventures in driving measurable business and environmental outcomes. Taken together, these developments show how leadership, strategic adaptability, and innovation converge to define success in energy and sustainability. They provide valuable insight for organisations seeking to future-proof operations and scale impact effectively.
David Maguire named Energy Leader at Business Energy Achievement Awards 2025
Celebrated for his leadership in 2025, David Maguire was named Energy Leader at the Business Energy Achievement Awards 2025, setting a trail for energy leadership as the sector looks toward 2026.
ACEN secures full control of India renewable energy assets
Philippine-listed ACEN Corp., part of the Ayala Group, has acquired full ownership of its Indian renewable energy operations, expanding a 1,059 MW portfolio and three projects under construction, positioning the company for accelerated clean power delivery.
Exowatt launches powered land and clean energy business
Miami-based Exowatt has launched ExoRise, a business delivering powered land and renewable energy infrastructure for hyperscale data centres in the US. The project aims to accelerate AI-driven energy deployment using solar technology and round-the-clock power solutions.
Powerhouse Energy advances waste-to-hydrogen facility in Northern Ireland
Powerhouse Energy, based in Bridgend, UK, has submitted a planning application in Northern Ireland for a 40 tonnes-per-day waste-to-hydrogen facility. The project aims to convert non-recyclable waste into power, heat, and hydrogen while supporting regional decarbonisation.
O&S Doors turns manufacturing waste into renewable power
O&S Doors in Northern Ireland has invested £9 million in a biomass-fuelled CHP system to convert MDF dust into energy. The project is co-funded by the Shared Island Sustainability Capital Grant Scheme, supporting green manufacturing.
Ørsted sells European onshore business to CIP
Ørsted has sold its European onshore business, including operations in Ireland, to Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners for €1.44 billion. The divestment strengthens Ørsted’s financial position and refocuses the company on offshore wind in Europe.
Energy Leadership
Energy management and sustainability are no longer ancillary concerns but central to operational resilience and competitive advantage. Companies are demonstrating that disciplined strategy, technological adoption, and cultural commitment can yield measurable impact. Glancing back at a defining moment from last year, ‘Astellas Ireland Kerry Plant secures triple win at Business Energy Achievement Awards 2025’ shows how investment in decarbonisation, solar capacity, and team excellence set a new benchmark for life sciences energy leadership. That achievement positions the Kerry plant as a model for organisations integrating sustainability into operations ahead of the 2026 awards. Additionally, ‘Cow&Gate reduces factory energy use by more than a third’ exemplifies how process optimisation and targeted efficiency initiatives can significantly cut consumption while supporting cost control and operational continuity. The company’s approach offers insight into practical steps that industrial operations can adopt globally. Meanwhile, ‘Hecate Energy advances growth with $1.2bn SPAC merger’ demonstrates how the scaling of renewable energy infrastructure can accelerate decarbonisation on an industrial scale. This expansion reflects the growing role of finance in enabling energy transition across borders. These stories illustrate a global energy landscape where innovation, governance, and execution converge to deliver both environmental and commercial results.
Astellas Ireland Kerry Plant secures triple win at Business Energy Achievement Awards 2025
Recognised for decades of leadership in sustainability last year, Astellas Ireland Kerry Plant claimed three major honours at the Business Energy Achievement Awards 2025, setting a high-water mark for life sciences energy management and decarbonisation excellence in 2026.
Hecate Energy advances growth with $1.2bn SPAC merger
US-based Hecate Energy is set to go public through a $1.2bn (€1.01bn) SPAC merger with EGH Acquisition. The transaction will fund utility-scale solar, wind, battery storage and thermal energy projects, providing capital for accelerated development and growth.
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