Philip Connor has joined the judging panel for the Business Energy Achievement Awards 2026. Head of Commercial Development at Pinergy Solar, one of Ireland's leading electricity supply, metering, and solar PV companies, Connor brings a career defined by the convergence of technical expertise and commercial strategy to his panel role.

His professional background is unusually broad, spanning aircraft engineering, renewable energy, and law. Each discipline has shaped the way he approaches energy challenges: the engineering foundation provides analytical precision, the legal background informs his understanding of regulatory frameworks and compliance obligations, and the renewables experience grounds his thinking in the practical realities of Ireland's rapidly evolving energy market. It is a combination that is particularly valuable in assessing entries that must demonstrate not only technical performance but tangible business impact.

At Pinergy, Connor leads strategy across solar asset services, energy efficiency, and smart metering, with work that regularly reaches board level. He has designed tiered commercial offerings for commercial and industrial solar customers, structuring solutions that balance investment return with long-term energy performance.

He has also driven Pinergy's Energy Efficiency Obligation Scheme delivery strategy across multiple channels, gaining detailed insight into how energy solutions are financed, scaled, and delivered within the constraints of Ireland's regulatory environment. This breadth of commercial exposure means Connor understands both the ambition behind energy innovation and the discipline required to bring it to market successfully.

That applied commercial intelligence, combined with his technical foundation and cross-sector experience, positions Connor to evaluate the innovation, rigour, and real-world sector relevance of entries across the Business Energy Achievement Awards' full range of categories with authority and precision.

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