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Barry McDermott joins judging panel for Business Energy Achievement Awards 2026
Barry McDermott, Director of Environment and Sustainability Services at PM Group and a PhD-qualified environmental engineer with specialist expertise in carbon management and renewable energy systems, brings a wealth of applied sustainability leadership to his role on the judging panel for the Business Energy Achievement Awards 2026. With a track record of spearheading major decarbonisation programmes and contributing to award-winning sustainability projects, McDermott adds authoritative ESG insight to Ireland's leading energy excellence programme.
Beyond the Panels: Why Battery Storage Is the Next Major Commercial Frontier for Irish Business Energy Leaders
pv magazine reports Ireland on course for 3.3GW solar capacity by year-end, with a duck curve emerging and battery storage now the critical commercial opportunity for Irish business energy leaders.
CPS Energy seeks 20MW of battery storage and microgrid capacity for San Antonio grid
US public utility CPS Energy has issued an RFP for up to 20MW of battery storage and a microgrid in San Antonio, targeting Q2 2028 delivery. The projects form part of a federally supported community energy resiliency programme.
EDF agrees to sell 5.6GW North American renewables portfolio to KKR
EDF has agreed to sell its US and Canadian renewable energy businesses to KKR, covering a combined 5.6GW portfolio. A previously reported sale to LS Power LLC for more than $4.6 billion will not proceed.
Kildare County Council and EnergyCloud divert surplus renewable power to 200 homes
Kildare County Council, EnergyCloud and Microsoft have partnered to divert surplus renewable electricity to 200 households for water heating. The scheme addresses Ireland's renewable energy waste challenge, with 12% of all renewable generation dispatched down in 2025.
Local Power and SOLARWATT sign multi-year deal to advance Irish solar market
Irish solar PV and battery company Local Power has signed a multi-year agreement with SOLARWATT UK & Ireland, extending a decade-long partnership covering farms, businesses and homes. The deal was announced at Intersolar Europe in Munich.
Hitachi Energy opens Dublin service centre with €4m grid resilience investment
Hitachi Energy is investing €4 million ($4.7 million) in a new Service Centre in Dublin North Park to support Ireland's grid infrastructure. The facility will service transformers, switchgear, breakers and digital systems for utilities, industries and data centres.
Philip Connor joins judging panel for Business Energy Achievement Awards 2026
Philip Connor, Head of Commercial Development at Pinergy Solar and a professional whose background spans aircraft engineering, renewable energy, and law, brings rare cross-disciplinary expertise to his role on the judging panel for the Business Energy Achievement Awards 2026. Leading strategy across solar asset services, energy efficiency, and smart metering at one of Ireland's foremost electricity supply companies, Connor adds sharp commercial and technical insight to Ireland's leading energy excellence programme.
300% in Three Years: Why Ireland’s Solar Surge Is the Biggest Commercial Opportunity in Business Energy
Solar Ireland's Scale of Solar 2026 report confirms 297% capacity growth in three years to 2.7GW, with €2.3bn in projected GVA to 2030, signalling a major commercial opportunity for Irish business energy leaders.
DEWA launches subsidiary to expand global energy projects
Dubai Electricity and Water Authority has established DEWA International to develop power and water projects in overseas markets. The subsidiary will pursue conventional and renewable developments as demand for infrastructure investment grows globally.
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