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Energy Momentum
The business energy sector is moving with greater clarity as innovation, system resilience and long-term planning align. This edition reflects an editorial strategy designed to surface insight that helps organisations understand how energy decisions now shape competitiveness and confidence. Revisiting the high standards set last year, 'Tesco Ireland wins Best Energy Achievement in Retail at the Business Energy Achievement Awards 2025' marked a moment when practical innovation and measurable impact were publicly recognised. That achievement sets a reference point as attention turns towards the 2026 awards and the standards they will continue to reinforce. Structural progress is evident as 'SONI upgrades grid systems to unlock business energy value from renewables.' The development reflects how infrastructure investment is enabling greater reliability, flexibility and commercial value across energy markets. A global dimension emerges in the sector as 'Scatec secures long-term solar and storage agreement to supply Egypt’s power grid.' Together, these stories frame a sector combining innovation, system readiness and long-term commitment to support a resilient and forward-looking energy landscape.
Tesco Ireland wins Best Energy Achievement in Retail at the Business Energy Achievement Awards 2025
Rewinding last year’s excellence, Tesco Ireland was named Best Energy Achievement in Retail at the Business Energy Achievement Awards 2025, setting a benchmark for low-carbon retail innovation in 2026.
Constellation acquires Calpine to scale US business energy supply
A major US Business Energy consolidation has created the country’s largest electricity producer, combining nuclear, gas and geothermal assets. The deal reshapes how large-scale power will support data centres, industry and infrastructure growth.
Scatec secures long-term solar and storage agreement to supply Egypt’s power grid
A major Business Energy agreement will deliver utility-scale solar and battery storage capacity into Egypt’s power system. The long-term PPA highlights how hybrid renewable assets are reshaping baseload supply and grid stability in emerging markets.
Solar project will power cement production through on-site renewable energy
An Irish industrial Business Energy project has secured planning approval for a large on-site solar development supplying a major cement operation. The decision underlines how corporate renewables are reshaping industrial energy use and emissions reduction strategies.
Economy department funds efficiency upgrades to strengthen business energy demand reduction
Northern Ireland’s Economy Minister has approved a £2.17 million (€2.5 million) Business Energy-linked investment to expand domestic energy efficiency. The funding supports insulation delivery, supply chains, and energy services firms while reducing system-wide demand.
SONI upgrades grid systems to unlock business energy value from renewables
Northern Ireland’s transmission system operator SONI has launched new Business Energy grid technology to unlock more renewable electricity. The upgrades strengthen energy storage and wind dispatch across the Single Electricity Market, improving efficiency for businesses and investors.
Energy Direction
The business energy sector is gaining clarity of direction as innovation, reliability and long-term value guide investment decisions. This edition brings together perspectives that show how energy strategy is becoming central to resilience, competitiveness and industrial confidence. Looking back last year, 'Pfizer Newbridge Wins Best Energy Achievement in Manufacturing at Business Energy Achievement Awards 2025' reinforces the value placed on measurable performance and efficiency. Awards such as this set the benchmark as the sector looks ahead to the 2026 awards cycle, where creativity and sustainable practice will define new standards. Meanwhile, 'TotalEnergies supplies long-term solar power to Google data centres' highlights how long-term agreements are shaping corporate energy strategies. The arrangement underscores the growing alignment between clean energy investment and operational certainty across energy-intensive industries. Lastly, 'Carnegie advances wave power manufacturing to support European energy markets' reflects a period when emerging technologies moved closer to commercial reality. The development points to a wider sector shift towards diversified energy sources that strengthen security and support regional supply stability. Together, these stories frame a sector defined by innovation, commitment and a confident approach to the energy transition.
Vistra expands gas power capacity to meet rising business energy demand
A major US Business Energy acquisition reshapes the North American power generation market. Texas-based electricity producer Vistra expands gas-fired capacity to meet surging commercial and data-centre-driven electricity demand.
TotalEnergies supplies long-term solar power to Google data centres
France-based energy producer TotalEnergies has secured a long-term business energy agreement to supply solar power to Google’s Malaysian data centres. The deal reflects rising corporate demand for renewable electricity in Southeast Asia.
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