Renewable energy solutions company Greenvolt Next Ireland has appointed Tadhg Kelly as chief operating officer, with responsibility for operational leadership across construction, communications and programme delivery, as reported by Business Plus.

Kelly will also oversee cross-functional operational performance as Greenvolt Next seeks to grow its market share across Ireland and the UK. He joins from BAM UK & Ireland, where he spent 20 years in several senior roles, delivering major infrastructure projects including hospitals, airports and public buildings.

Kelly holds a Master of Science in Construction Project Management from the Waterford Institute of Technology and a Bachelor of Engineering in Structural Engineering from DIT, now Technological University Dublin, Bolton Street.

Owen Power, CEO of Greenvolt Next Ireland, said: "The appointment of Tadhg Kelly as our new Chief Operating Officer is a significant advancement for Greenvolt Next Ireland. Tadhg brings expansive industry experience, strategic insight and a proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams. Under his lead, Greenvolt Next Ireland will continue to expand its operational capabilities, building on our successful growth in the Irish market. I warmly welcome Tadhg to Greenvolt Next Ireland and look forward to us working together as we continue supporting our customers on their renewable energy transition journeys."

Kelly said: "I'm really excited to be joining Greenvolt Next Ireland at such a pivotal time for the business. The team are making tangible differences in advancing renewable energy capabilities across Ireland and further afield. Together, we have a significant opportunity to expand our reach, strengthen our market position, and deliver projects that create lasting value for our clients and society as a whole."

Greenvolt Next, part of the wider Greenvolt Group, is a provider of renewable energy solutions specialising in sustainable self-sufficiency for the commercial and industrial sectors. The company currently employs just over 100 people and announced plans in June 2026 to hire an additional 90 staff over 12 months, with 50 roles based at its Waterford headquarters and 40 in its expanding UK operation.

In 2025, Greenvolt Next reported helping customers reduce carbon emissions by 30,000 tonnes. The company has delivered renewable energy projects for major Irish and international clients including Tesco, Lidl, Aldi and Sanofi, and operates across 12 European markets as part of the Greenvolt Group, which holds a portfolio of more than 3,500 projects for corporate and industrial clients.