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UK retailers gain new market for plug-in solar panels

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

The UK government has legalised plug-in solar panels, opening a new retail market for household energy savings. Retailers including Amazon and B&Q have committed to stocking the products.

CES Power names leadership for Irish division

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

US temporary power firm CES Power has appointed founders of three acquired Irish businesses to lead its Irish division. John Galgey becomes managing director, with Barrett and Lawler leading operations and events.

Gas Networks Ireland connects second biomethane plant this month

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

Gas Networks Ireland has connected College Group's €30 million biomethane facility in Nobber, Co Meath. The plant converts food waste into renewable gas, powering the company's own vehicles and operations.

Tesla opens new Supercharger hub in Mallow

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

Tesla, the US electric vehicle maker, has opened an eight-stall V4 Supercharger station in Mallow, Co Cork. The site is Tesla's latest addition to its Irish network, now spanning 92 stalls nationwide.

Tracy O'Rourke joins judging panel for Business Energy Achievement Awards 2026

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

Tracy O'Rourke, Founder and CEO of Vivid Edge and recipient of a 2025 Cartier Women's Initiative Global Impact Award, brings pioneering expertise in energy finance, decarbonisation, and business transformation to her role on the judging panel for the Business Energy Achievement Awards 2026. A Fellow of Chartered Accountants Ireland and the Institute of Bankers, O'Rourke adds a distinctive financial and commercial lens to Ireland's leading energy excellence programme.

Up 25% Since February: Why Cornwall Insight’s Business Energy Data Is a Commercial Call to Action for Irish Leaders

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

Cornwall Insight data shows business energy bills rose 25% since February 2026, driven by the Middle East conflict, signalling an urgent opportunity for Irish C-suite leaders to act on energy procurement and clean energy investment.

Certain Energy raises €11.6m for flow batteries

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

Certain Energy, a UK long-duration storage startup, has raised €11.6 million in Series A funding. The round, led by the British Business Bank, will fund its manganese flow battery technology.

Cardo Group acquires energy compliance contractor CCS

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

Building maintenance group Cardo has acquired Correct Contract Services, an Andover-based energy compliance contractor. The deal adds 280 staff and more than £40 million in annual contracts to Cardo's energy portfolio.

Irish solar hits record 1.4GW output

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

Irish utility-scale solar generation hit a new all-island record of 1.4GW, supplying around 34% of electricity demand. Solar Ireland is urging Budget 2027 measures to remove barriers slowing the sector's delivery pipeline.

Soleire Renewables completes Ireland's largest solar project

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

Soleire Renewables has reached the final phase of the Erkina Solar Park near Roscrea, Ireland's largest solar project. The €130 million site will power 37,000 homes and cut 105,000 tonnes of CO2 annually.

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