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Premier Electrical Group acquires Cornwall solar firm to drive UK and Ireland expansion

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

Northern Ireland solar specialist Premier Electrical Group has acquired Natural Generation, a Cornwall-based renewable energy provider, creating a near 50-strong business targeting £15 million in turnover. The deal expands Premier's solar footprint across Great Britain and Ireland.

Fugro wins geotechnical contract for Ireland's first commercial offshore wind farm

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

Fugro has secured a geotechnical survey contract for the Oriel offshore wind farm off County Louth, Ireland's planned first commercial-scale offshore wind project. The 375 MW development is jointly backed by JERA Nex bp and ESB.

Eversheds Sutherland shortlisted for Best Energy Management Team at Business Energy Achievement Awards

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

Casting a look back at 2025, Eversheds Sutherland Ireland earned its place among Ireland's most compelling energy management performers, shortlisted for Best Energy Management Team — SME at the Business Energy Achievement Awards for its measurable approach to climate action and deep cultural integration of sustainability across the organisation. As the first Irish law firm to join the UN Global Compact and with SBTi-approved emissions targets to its name, the firm heads into the 2026 awards cycle having set a new benchmark for energy leadership in professional services.

Korean battery maker inaugurates Canada's first large-scale production facility

Author: Archie Villaflores

South Korean battery manufacturer LG Energy Solution has opened Canada's first commercial-scale battery production facility through subsidiary NextStar Energy, investing over CA$5 billion (€3.6 billion) in the Ontario installation.

Clayco establishes solar and storage division to boost support for US renewable energy infra

Author: Archie Villaflores

US construction firm Clayco has established a dedicated power and energy division targeting utility-scale solar and battery storage projects, projecting $300 million revenue and nearly 1,000 employees by 2027.

US utility targets massive generation expansion for data centre demand

Author: Archie Villaflores

US electricity company NextEra Energy expects to construct between 15 and 30 gigawatts of new generation capacity for American data centres by 2035, addressing power constraints limiting artificial intelligence expansion.

Irish renewable investor launches digital infrastructure platform for data centres

Author: Archie Villaflores

Irish renewable investment firm Greencoat Renewables has established a digital infrastructure platform through a joint venture with Schroders Greencoat, targeting a 36 MW data centre development in Drogheda.

Medical device facility receives Ireland's largest integrated renewable system

Author: Archie Villaflores

Irish renewable installer Ohk Energy is deploying an 11.25 MW integrated power system for medical device manufacturer Dexcom in Athenry, combining solar, battery storage and biofuel generation technologies.

Taoiseach inaugurates Ireland's first hybrid grid stability facility

Author: Archie Villaflores

Taoiseach Micheál Martin has inaugurated Ireland's first hybrid grid stabilisation installation combining synchronous condenser and battery storage technologies at Shannonbridge in County Offaly.

GE HealthCare Cork shortlisted across three categories at Business Energy Achievement Awards

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

Shortlisted in life sciences, manufacturing, and decarbonisation innovation at the Business Energy Achievement Awards last year, GE HealthCare Cork has positioned itself as a leading example of sustainable energy management within Ireland's medical technology sector heading into 2026. The triple shortlisting as Best Energy Achievement in Life Sciences, Best Energy Achievement in Manufacturing, and Innovation in Decarbonisation — Large reflects the scale and ambition of the Cork facility's energy strategy across a complex, high-demand operational environment.

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