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Author: Archie Villaflores

The Philippine electricity distributor Manila Electric Company has obtained $2.8 million (€2.3 million) in United States government funding to evaluate small modular reactor technologies and deployment sites.

Author: Archie Villaflores

A County Limerick hydrokinetic developer has obtained US patent approval for turbine blade technology enabling multiple control modes during rotation, supporting deployment in rivers and tidal channels.

Author: Archie Villaflores

A Norwegian renewable energy producer has activated Ireland's first four-hour battery storage facility in County Offaly, capable of powering 10,000 households and responding to grid demands within milliseconds.

Author: Archie Villaflores

Natural gas contributed two-fifths of Ireland's electricity generation last year whilst providing backup for intermittent renewable sources, though total gas consumption decreased by 1.5 per cent compared with 2024.

Author: Archie Villaflores

Energy sector performance increasingly reflects the interplay between operational excellence and infrastructure capability. Progress emerges where decarbonisation leadership, generation capacity, and strategic partnerships converge to strengthen supply reliability and accelerate transition pathways. Reflecting on a key achievement from last year, 'Activ8 Solar Energies wins Best Energy Achievement in Utilities at Business Energy Achievement Awards 2025' celebrates how internal sustainability commitments combined with industry-wide knowledge platforms deliver sector transformation. This recognition establishes expectations for the 2026 awards, where climate leadership extending beyond organisational boundaries may distinguish winning utilities. Additionally, 'Irish wind farms deliver third of national electricity despite grid constraints' demonstrates how renewable generation capacity continues expanding whilst highlighting infrastructure limitations that constrain value capture. Grid modernisation remains essential to maximise renewable output and reduce reliance on fossil fuel generation. Meanwhile, 'Turkish energy firm signs cooperation agreement with Chevron' illustrates how international partnerships support exploration programmes and production capacity targets. Strategic agreements enable technology transfer and operational scale across domestic and international assets. These developments frame a sector where operational leadership, infrastructure investment, and strategic collaboration determine energy transition velocity. Explore each article to understand how innovation and infrastructure are reshaping energy sector performance.

Author: Archie Villaflores

Philippine energy company Aboitiz Power Corp. has taken control of the 797-megawatt CBK hydroelectric power plant complex in Laguna following a ₱36.27 billion (€524 million) privatisation by the government.

Author: Archie Villaflores

Turkish state-run oil company TPAO has signed a memorandum of understanding with US energy major Chevron to explore potential cooperation in oil and natural gas exploration and production in Turkey and internationally.

Author: Archie Villaflores

Solar Ireland has appointed former Irish government minister Seán Sherlock as director of policy and regulation to strengthen senior policy capacity ahead of renewable electricity auctions and grid investment decisions.

Author: Archie Villaflores

Carlow-based renewable energy company SunArc will create 50 jobs through a €20 million investment as it launches a solar-as-a-service model, enabling businesses to access solar power without upfront costs.

Author: Archie Villaflores

Irish wind farms delivered a third of the island's electricity in 2025, generating 13,634 GWh from over 5,000 MW of onshore capacity, though grid constraints wasted 13 per cent of the country's cheapest renewable power.