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Business Energy Achievement Awards 2026 shortlist revealed ahead of September gala
The shortlist for the Business Energy Achievement Awards 2026 has been revealed, spotlighting Ireland's leading organisations in energy management, decarbonisation, innovation, and sustainability across a broad range of sectors and operational scales. Winners will be announced at the Awards Gala on 16 September 2026 at the Crowne Plaza Hotel, Santry, celebrating the organisations driving Ireland's energy transition forward.
7th in the World, but Exposed: Why the NCPC’s Competitiveness Report Is a Call to Action for Irish Business Energy
The NCPC’s Competitiveness Challenge 2026 names energy security a national priority, confirming that clean energy investment is now central to Ireland’s competitiveness and a major commercial mandate for business energy leaders.
ADNOC approves $6.2bn Umm Shaif gas development targeting 600m scfd by 2030
ADNOC has approved a $6.2 billion investment in the Umm Shaif Gas Cap, targeting over 600 million scfd of natural gas by 2030. The project supports UAE domestic energy security and ADNOC's global LNG expansion strategy.
Nextpower acquires Prevalon Energy to expand into grid-scale battery storage market
US-listed Nextpower has acquired Prevalon Energy, a US provider of large-scale battery storage systems with more than 6GWh deployed globally. The deal expands Nextpower's platform to cover grid-connected storage, hybrid power and AI data centre applications.
Greenvolt Next Ireland appoints Tadhg Kelly as chief operating officer
Greenvolt Next Ireland has appointed Tadhg Kelly as COO, bringing 20 years of senior experience from BAM UK & Ireland. Kelly will oversee construction, communications and programme delivery as the company expands across Ireland and the UK.
VERDE Energy Group and Aurivo begin construction of 5MW Ballaghaderreen solar farm
VERDE Energy Group and Aurivo Co-operative have begun construction of a 5MW solar farm at Aurivo's Ballaghaderreen dairy facility, funded through a PPA with Octopus Energy Generation. The project will generate 4.7 million kWh annually, offsetting 1,053 tonnes of CO2.
Local Power and Power Saving Solutions launch mobile battery systems in Irish market
Irish solar company Local Power has partnered with UK firm Power Saving Solutions to launch Hussh Pods mobile battery systems in Ireland. The units reduce diesel generator fuel consumption by more than 50% on construction, utility and events sites.
Dominic Schone joins judging panel for Business Energy Achievement Awards 2026
Dominic Schone, Sustainability Specialist at Enterprise Ireland and a professional whose career spans industrial decarbonisation, climate-tech, and state-backed investment in Ireland's green transition, brings sharp policy and commercial insight to his role on the judging panel for the Business Energy Achievement Awards 2026. With experience across both IDA Ireland and Enterprise Ireland, Schone adds a uniquely informed perspective on how Irish industry is navigating the shift to low-carbon operations at scale.
78% Imported, 93% Fossil Fuel: Why SEAI’s Energy Security Report Is a Commercial Call to Action for Irish Business
SEAI’s latest report shows 78.2% of Ireland’s energy came from fossil fuel imports in 2025, confirming that reducing this dependency is now the defining commercial opportunity for Irish business energy leaders.
Siemens Energy and Siemens Gamesa to unite under new Omterra brand
Siemens Energy and Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy will rebrand as Omterra later in 2026, ending the company's time-limited licence to use the Siemens name. The phased transition will not affect strategic direction, customer relationships or operations.
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