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Exowatt launches powered land and clean energy business

Author: Archie Villaflores

Miami-based Exowatt has launched ExoRise, a business delivering powered land and renewable energy infrastructure for hyperscale data centres in the US. The project aims to accelerate AI-driven energy deployment using solar technology and round-the-clock power solutions.

Powerhouse Energy advances waste-to-hydrogen facility in Northern Ireland

Author: Archie Villaflores

Powerhouse Energy, based in Bridgend, UK, has submitted a planning application in Northern Ireland for a 40 tonnes-per-day waste-to-hydrogen facility. The project aims to convert non-recyclable waste into power, heat, and hydrogen while supporting regional decarbonisation.

O&S Doors turns manufacturing waste into renewable power

Author: Archie Villaflores

O&S Doors in Northern Ireland has invested £9 million in a biomass-fuelled CHP system to convert MDF dust into energy. The project is co-funded by the Shared Island Sustainability Capital Grant Scheme, supporting green manufacturing.

Ørsted sells European onshore business to CIP

Author: Archie Villaflores

Ørsted has sold its European onshore business, including operations in Ireland, to Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners for €1.44 billion. The divestment strengthens Ørsted’s financial position and refocuses the company on offshore wind in Europe.

Energy Leadership

Author: Archie Villaflores

Energy management and sustainability are no longer ancillary concerns but central to operational resilience and competitive advantage. Companies are demonstrating that disciplined strategy, technological adoption, and cultural commitment can yield measurable impact. Glancing back at a defining moment from last year, ‘Astellas Ireland Kerry Plant secures triple win at Business Energy Achievement Awards 2025’ shows how investment in decarbonisation, solar capacity, and team excellence set a new benchmark for life sciences energy leadership. That achievement positions the Kerry plant as a model for organisations integrating sustainability into operations ahead of the 2026 awards. Additionally, ‘Cow&Gate reduces factory energy use by more than a third’ exemplifies how process optimisation and targeted efficiency initiatives can significantly cut consumption while supporting cost control and operational continuity. The company’s approach offers insight into practical steps that industrial operations can adopt globally. Meanwhile, ‘Hecate Energy advances growth with $1.2bn SPAC merger’ demonstrates how the scaling of renewable energy infrastructure can accelerate decarbonisation on an industrial scale. This expansion reflects the growing role of finance in enabling energy transition across borders. These stories illustrate a global energy landscape where innovation, governance, and execution converge to deliver both environmental and commercial results.

Astellas Ireland Kerry Plant secures triple win at Business Energy Achievement Awards 2025

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

Recognised for decades of leadership in sustainability last year, Astellas Ireland Kerry Plant claimed three major honours at the Business Energy Achievement Awards 2025, setting a high-water mark for life sciences energy management and decarbonisation excellence in 2026.

Hecate Energy advances growth with $1.2bn SPAC merger

Author: Yahoo Finance

US-based Hecate Energy is set to go public through a $1.2bn (€1.01bn) SPAC merger with EGH Acquisition. The transaction will fund utility-scale solar, wind, battery storage and thermal energy projects, providing capital for accelerated development and growth.

Innovation Beverage Group expands energy operations ahead of BlockFuel merger

Author: GlobeNewswire

Innovation Beverage Group and BlockFuel Energy are advancing a merger that combines energy production, digital infrastructure, and beverage operations. The companies have completed key acquisitions, joint ventures, and financing to support a scalable, integrated energy strategy.

NI Chamber outlines energy priorities to accelerate renewable transition

Author: Sync NI

NI Chamber publishes industry-led energy priorities outlining measures to strengthen energy security, decarbonise heat, power, and transport, and support economic growth. The report provides actionable recommendations to guide investment and policy clarity through 2032.

Innagreen Investments acquires Dunbeg South wind farm to expand UK renewable energy footprint

Author: The Irish News

Hertfordshire-based Innagreen Investments enters the UK energy market with the acquisition of the nine-turbine Dunbeg South wind farm in Northern Ireland. The investment expands its renewable energy portfolio and supports local clean electricity generation ambitions.

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